#8EA9C2 Hex Color
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#8ea9c2 is a muted, ashy blue with a dusty finish and low saturation. Its gentle lightness supports trust and calm without feeling childish, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy accents and black text, which achieves about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #8ea9c2.
Questions about #8ea9c2
What is #8ea9c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ea9c2 is rgb(142, 169, 194), in HSL hsl(209, 30%, 66%) and in CMYK 27%, 13%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #8ea9c2?
Does #8ea9c2 read as a warm or cool color?
#8ea9c2 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray, ashy quality create a restrained, airy effect rather than the strong warmth associated with yellow or red undertones. Its low saturation keeps the coolness gentle rather than icy.
Is #8ea9c2 readable on white or black?
#8ea9c2 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.60:1 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.