#8E9FAF Hex Color
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Ashy blue with a grey cast. #8e9faf sits at low saturation and mid lightness, which gives it a steady, dependable feel suited to finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces. The hex code holds black text at 7.7:1 contrast, so it works as a background for small body copy. Just keep it away from pure white, where it tends to wash out.
Questions about #8e9faf
What is #8e9faf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9faf is rgb(142, 159, 175), in HSL hsl(209, 17%, 62%) and in CMYK 19%, 9%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e9faf?
Warm earth tones flatter it most: terracotta or burnt orange accents offset its cool grey undertone. Cream and charcoal also work without washing it out.
Is #8e9faf readable on white or black?
#8e9faf has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 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.