#8E9DAA Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue with significant grey undertones, #8e9daa functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. It offers a professional, reliable feel, perfect for corporate interfaces or security-focused UI. Because black text offers high contrast at 7.6:1, it remains readable even at smaller sizes. Pair it with crisp charcoal or warm off-white to keep it from looking washed out on your screen.
Questions about #8e9daa
What is #8e9daa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9daa is rgb(142, 157, 170), in HSL hsl(208, 14%, 61%) and in CMYK 16%, 8%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #8e9daa?
#8e9daa functions effectively when paired with charcoal for high-contrast text or warm off-white tones to balance its cool, grey-leaning nature. Using a soft, neutral palette keeps this color from looking washed out while maintaining a professional, secure visual identity.
Is #8e9daa readable on white or black?
#8e9daa has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.