#8F98B2 Hex Color
Dusty blue with quiet confidence
The hex code #8f98b2 creates a dusty, ashy blue with very low saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its restrained lightness suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting UI tone or background with black text, which reaches about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8f98b2
What is #8f98b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f98b2 is rgb(143, 152, 178), in HSL hsl(225, 19%, 63%) and in CMYK 20%, 15%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #8f98b2 warm or cool?
#8f98b2 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while low saturation softens the hue without making it feel icy or stark. It feels calm and dependable rather than vivid, making it useful for subdued backgrounds and interface accents.
What colors pair well with #8f98b2?
Does black or white text work better with #8f98b2?
Black text is the stronger accessible pairing for #8f98b2, with roughly a 7.3:1 contrast ratio; white text reaches only about 3.4:1 and is less suitable for normal-sized body copy, so use black for primary labels and paragraphs.
Is #8f98b2 readable on white or black?
#8f98b2 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.