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Running Number
9,084,076
HEX
#8A9CAC
RGB
138, 156, 172
HSL
208°,17%,61%
HSV
208°,20%,67%
CMYK
20%,9%,0%,33%
Brightness
60%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#8A9CAC sits at 208° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 17% saturation and 61% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, light tone — a balanced mid-energy presence that sits comfortably alongside other UI tones. Its RGB mix of 138, 156, 172 produces a 7.43:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #8A9CAC is a clear variant of CSS gray — about 53 units away from #808080. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Button (filled)
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Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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