#8FA3CC Hex Color
A calm dusty blue with professional appeal
#8fa3cc is a dusty, desaturated blue that feels professional and approachable. Because it is heavily muted, it avoids the harsh intensity of standard blues. Designers prefer this shade for UI backgrounds because black text maintains excellent 8.3:1 contrast. While it serves corporate branding well, avoid using it directly against pure white to prevent a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this shade is #8fa3cc.
Questions about #8fa3cc
What is #8fa3cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fa3cc is rgb(143, 163, 204), in HSL hsl(220, 37%, 68%) and in CMYK 30%, 20%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #8fa3cc for a professional palette?
Is #8fa3cc readable on white or black?
#8fa3cc has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.