#8F93A9 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy indigo with blue-violet undertones, #8f93a9 carries a gray cast that feels structured yet sensitive. Its moderate lightness suits spirituality, meditation, luxury, denim, and night-sky themes without becoming vivid. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream, with black text providing about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #8f93a9.
Questions about #8f93a9
What is #8f93a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f93a9 is rgb(143, 147, 169), in HSL hsl(231, 13%, 61%) and in CMYK 15%, 13%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #8f93a9 in a design palette?
Does #8f93a9 work with black text?
Yes, black text provides about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio on #8f93a9, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and supporting readable labels and paragraphs against this background. White text needs separate testing before use at small sizes.
Is #8f93a9 readable on white or black?
#8f93a9 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.