#8F98A0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits right between slate and steel. It lacks high saturation, making it a reliable, neutral base for corporate tech or security branding. Because it is quite desaturated, pair it with sharp, high-contrast whites or deep charcoals to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this color is #8f98a0, which offers excellent readability with standard black text.
Questions about #8f98a0
What is #8f98a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f98a0 is rgb(143, 152, 160), in HSL hsl(208, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #8f98a0?
#8f98a0 works best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or stark white to maintain clarity. For a softer, monochromatic look, combine it with lighter steely grays to keep the design from feeling too muddy or flat.
Is #8f98a0 considered a warm or cool tone?
This color is distinctly cool, leaning into slate and steel undertones that evoke a sense of professional calm. Its low saturation makes it perfect for corporate tech branding where reliability and structure are the primary emotional goals.
Is #8f98a0 readable on white or black?
#8f98a0 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 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.