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Running Number
9,218,469
HEX
#8CA9A5
RGB
140, 169, 165
HSL
172°,14%,61%
HSV
172°,17%,66%
CMYK
17%,0%,2%,34%
Brightness
63%
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
#8CA9A5 sits at 172° on the color wheel, placing it in the cyan family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 14% saturation and 61% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 140, 169, 165 produces a 8.33:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #8CA9A5 is a clear variant of CSS gray — about 57 units away from #808080. Designers reach for cyan 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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Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
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Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
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