#8F9EA5 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8f9ea5 blends cyan-blue with a strong gray cast for a dusty, low-saturation finish. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, where its restrained character suggests trust and clarity. Use black text for accessible body copy, since it provides about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8f9ea5
What is #8f9ea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9ea5 is rgb(143, 158, 165), in HSL hsl(199, 11%, 60%) and in CMYK 13%, 4%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f9ea5 in a design palette?
For a balanced palette, #8f9ea5 pairs well with burgundy or terracotta, because these warmer, darker accents add depth without competing with its dusty blue-gray surface or overpowering its restrained saturation. Use warm colors as small accents.
Is #8f9ea5 readable on white or black?
#8f9ea5 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.