#8F94A7 Hex Color
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#8f94a7 is a desaturated, dusty indigo with strong grey undertones. It reads as a muted mid-tone that avoids the boldness of pure blue. Because it lacks high chroma, it works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a primary fill. Pair this hex code with charcoal greys or deep plums for a sophisticated look that maintains excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #8f94a7
What is #8f94a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f94a7 is rgb(143, 148, 167), in HSL hsl(227, 12%, 61%) and in CMYK 14%, 11%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #8f94a7 in a professional layout?
Is #8f94a7 readable on white or black?
#8f94a7 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.