#8E989D Hex Color
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Ash blue sits a step away from gray. The hex code #8e989d is muted and low in saturation, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than the star. It reads calm and dependable, which suits finance and healthcare branding. Black text hits about 7.1:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with terracotta to keep things from feeling flat.
Questions about #8e989d
What is #8e989d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e989d is rgb(142, 152, 157), in HSL hsl(200, 7%, 59%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e989d?
Warm, saturated colors like terracotta and mustard bring out the cool blue undertone in #8e989d. For a quieter palette, stack it with deeper slate and warm off-whites.
Is #8e989d readable on white or black?
#8e989d has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.