#8F9B9C Hex Color
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#8f9b9c is a muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and a soft gray cast. Its low saturation gives it a steady, thoughtful feel for technology, communication, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly against it, and the hex code is #8f9b9c.
Questions about #8f9b9c
What is #8f9b9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9b9c is rgb(143, 155, 156), in HSL hsl(185, 6%, 59%) and in CMYK 8%, 1%, 0%, 39%.
Which colors pair well with #8f9b9c in a design palette?
Is #8f9b9c readable on white or black?
#8f9b9c has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.