#8F96A0 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue offers a grounded, professional feel suitable for corporate branding and technology interfaces. Because #8f96a0 sits between a true blue and a flat grey, it works best as a steady secondary tone rather than a background. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to maintain contrast. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #8f96a0, which supports black text for clear readability.
Questions about #8f96a0
What is #8f96a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f96a0 is rgb(143, 150, 160), in HSL hsl(215, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8f96a0 lean more towards blue or grey?
#8f96a0 resides in a neutral space, feeling like a muted steel blue with significant grey undertones. It maintains a cool, professional presence that feels less saturated than standard sky blue, making it ideal for backgrounds where you need a subtle, modern depth.
Is #8f96a0 readable on white or black?
#8f96a0 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.