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#8A95A0

#8A95A0
Conversions
HEX#8A95A0
RGBrgb(138, 149, 160)
HSLhsl(210, 10%, 58%)
HSVhsv(210, 14%, 63%)
CMYKcmyk(14%, 7%, 0%, 37%)
Copy CSS
color: #8a95a0; /* rgb */ color: rgb(138, 149, 160); /* hsl */ color: hsl(210, 10%, 58%);
Contrast
On white3.05 : 1
On ink black6.28 : 1

About #8A95A0

#8A95A0 is the hex color #8A95A0, which translates to rgb(138, 149, 160) in RGB and hsl(210, 10%, 58%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 210 degrees, with a saturation of 10 percent and a lightness of 58 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #8A95A0 in a design

Text placed directly on #8A95A0 is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #8A95A0

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #8A95A0 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #8A95A0

  • HEX: #8A95A0
  • RGB: rgb(138, 149, 160)
  • HSL: hsl(210, 10%, 58%)
  • HSV: hsv(210, 14%, 63%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(14%, 7%, 0%, 37%)

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