#8F9EBA Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

A dusty, ashy blue with very low saturation, #8f9eba feels controlled and dependable, making it suitable for security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy, charcoal, or muted brass rather than a dominant background. Its gray undertones may look flat at large sizes, while black text provides strong WCAG AA contrast. The hex code is #8f9eba.

Questions about #8f9eba

What is #8f9eba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8f9eba is rgb(143, 158, 186), in HSL hsl(219, 24%, 65%) and in CMYK 23%, 15%, 0%, 27%.

What colors pair well with #8f9eba?

The dusty blue #8f9eba pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted brass, which reinforce its calm, dependable character without competing with its low saturation. These combinations work well in dashboards and interface systems where the blue should support content rather than dominate it.

Is #8f9eba readable on white or black?

#8f9eba has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.

#8F9EBA Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #8f9eba

Color tools

Resources