Close to Cadet Gray
#8EA2AF
#8EA2AF is a light, soft, grayish blue, close to the color Cadet Gray. In RGB it’s made of 55.7% red, 63.5% green, and 68.6% blue. Its hue is 204°, with 17% saturation and 62% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Color harmonies
Combinations from the color wheel, built around #8EA2AF.
Split complementary
The two neighbors of the complement: contrast that’s easier to balance.
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#8EA2AF in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #8EA2AF
What color is #8EA2AF?
#8EA2AF is a light, soft, grayish blue, close to the color Cadet Gray. In RGB it’s made of 55.7% red, 63.5% green, and 68.6% blue. Its hue is 204°, with 17% saturation and 62% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #8EA2AF in RGB?
#8EA2AF is rgb(142, 162, 175): 142 red, 162 green, and 175 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #8EA2AF in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(19, 7, 0, 31). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #8EA2AF?
PANTONE 7543 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #8EA2AF?
Its complement #AE9C90 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.