#8E9AAF Hex Color
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The hex code #8e9aaf is a muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained color supports trust, reliability, and control in finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal; black text reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #8e9aaf
What is #8e9aaf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9aaf is rgb(142, 154, 175), in HSL hsl(218, 17%, 62%) and in CMYK 19%, 12%, 0%, 31%.
Does #8e9aaf work as a background color?
Yes, #8e9aaf works well as a medium-light interface background when paired with black or very dark text, reaching about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG AA for normal body text. Keep white text for darker colors.
What colors pair well with #8e9aaf?
#8e9aaf pairs best with deep navy, charcoal, muted burgundy, or warm off-white, which sharpen its dusty blue base without making the palette feel bright, overly cold, or visually flat.
Is #8e9aaf readable on white or black?
#8e9aaf has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.