#8A8486 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy grey acts as a stable and professional base for minimalist interfaces. Because it maintains a solid 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for body content that needs to remain legible without the harshness of pure white. The hex code for this neutral tone is #8a8486. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as they tend to make this dusty shade appear washed out.
Questions about #8a8486
What is #8a8486 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8486 is rgb(138, 132, 134), in HSL hsl(340, 2%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 3%, 46%.
How should I use #8a8486 in UI design?
#8a8486 works effectively as a secondary background or a muted border color where you need to guide focus without visual noise. It performs best when paired with high-contrast, dark typography to ensure the interface remains accessible and readable.
Does #8a8486 lean warm or cool?
#8a8486 leans toward the cool side of the grey spectrum due to its subtle desaturated, ashy undertones. This makes it a great alternative to flat, lifeless greys, as it brings a hint of sophisticated depth to clean, modern layouts.
Is #8a8486 readable on white or black?
#8a8486 has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.