#8FACB2 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan balances cool gray undertones with a desaturated blue base. It feels modern and approachable, making it an excellent choice for tech interfaces and branding where readability matters. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal for contrast. The hex code for this color is #8facb2, and it offers strong accessibility, as black text provides high contrast against it.
Questions about #8facb2
What is #8facb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8facb2 is rgb(143, 172, 178), in HSL hsl(190, 19%, 63%) and in CMYK 20%, 3%, 0%, 30%.
Why does #8facb2 work well for interface design?
This muted cyan provides excellent readability against black text while offering a sophisticated, modern appearance. Because it contains strong gray undertones, it feels professional and approachable rather than overly vibrant, making it an ideal choice for neutral backgrounds in software or web design.
Is #8facb2 readable on white or black?
#8facb2 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.71:1 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.