#8EA1B2 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly gray, #8ea1b2 is a medium-light dusty blue with restrained saturation and slate undertones. Its steady character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government branding where trust and reliability matter. Use the hex code as a supporting UI background or broad brand field. Black text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8ea1b2
What is #8ea1b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ea1b2 is rgb(142, 161, 178), in HSL hsl(208, 19%, 63%) and in CMYK 20%, 10%, 0%, 30%.
What pairs well with #8ea1b2 in a palette?
#8ea1b2 pairs well with charcoal, navy, white, and muted warm neutrals; its cool slate undertone benefits from terracotta accents that add warmth without overpowering the restrained blue in interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #8ea1b2 readable on white or black?
#8ea1b2 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.