#8FA5CE Hex Color
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This dusty periwinkle offers a restrained, unsaturated aesthetic for clean UI design. It serves well as a neutral background, specifically for tech or healthcare projects requiring a professional, soft touch. Pair #8fa5ce with deep charcoal or navy to avoid a washed-out look. With an 8.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, this hex code ensures excellent readability for small body copy.
Questions about #8fa5ce
What is #8fa5ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fa5ce is rgb(143, 165, 206), in HSL hsl(219, 39%, 68%) and in CMYK 31%, 20%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #8fa5ce for UI design?
Is #8fa5ce readable on white or black?
#8fa5ce has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.