#8FAABD Hex Color
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#8faabd is a muted, ashy blue with a light, dusty finish and very low saturation. Its gentle character suits healthcare, finance, security, and government interfaces. Use it as a light background with black text, which provides about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code #8faabd also fits spring palettes, baby products, and nautical branding.
Questions about #8faabd
What is #8faabd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8faabd is rgb(143, 170, 189), in HSL hsl(205, 26%, 65%) and in CMYK 24%, 10%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #8faabd?
#8faabd pairs well with charcoal or deep blue for clear structure, white for airy layouts, and muted warm accents for restrained contrast, adding depth without overwhelming its dusty finish.
Is #8faabd a warm or cool color?
#8faabd reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by a gray, ashy cast rather than warm red or yellow undertones, making it feel calm and restrained in most palettes.
Does #8faabd work with black text?
Black text on #8faabd provides about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text and making this muted blue a strong light background choice for accessible interfaces. White text has much lower contrast and should not be the default pairing.
Is #8faabd readable on white or black?
#8faabd has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 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.