#8FA6D1 Hex Color
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This dusty blue is a cool, unsaturated shade with a gentle, ashy personality. Because it leans gray, it serves as an excellent, non-distracting background for UI design. Pair it with crisp charcoal text to ensure high readability. The hex code for this color is #8fa6d1. If you are curious about mixing gray, this muted tone is a perfect example of desaturated blue.
Questions about #8fa6d1
What is #8fa6d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fa6d1 is rgb(143, 166, 209), in HSL hsl(219, 42%, 69%) and in CMYK 32%, 21%, 0%, 18%.
Does #8fa6d1 read as a warm or cool tone?
The #8fa6d1 hex color is distinctly cool, carrying a heavy gray desaturation that keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or artificial. Because it lacks warm undertones, it creates a grounded, stable feeling in interface designs.
What colors pair well with #8fa6d1?
Is #8fa6d1 readable on white or black?
#8fa6d1 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 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.