#8FA3B5 Hex Color
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The hex code #8fa3b5 is a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its dusty finish suggests trust, security, and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #8fa3b5
What is #8fa3b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fa3b5 is rgb(143, 163, 181), in HSL hsl(208, 20%, 64%) and in CMYK 21%, 10%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #8fa3b5?
Is #8fa3b5 warm or cool?
#8fa3b5 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones. The low-saturation, dusty quality keeps it from feeling icy, making it calmer and more approachable than a bright or highly saturated blue.
Is #8fa3b5 readable on white or black?
#8fa3b5 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.