#8A848C Hex Color
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#8a848c is a dusty, almost gray purple with a soft violet undertone. Designers reach for this hex code when a palette needs a calm, structured neutral that still carries a hint of mystery. It works best as a supporting tone or background, and black text reads clearly on it at about 5.8:1. Pair it with warm brass to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #8a848c
What is #8a848c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a848c is rgb(138, 132, 140), in HSL hsl(285, 3%, 53%) and in CMYK 1%, 6%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a848c?
Does #8a848c read warm or cool?
It reads slightly cool thanks to its violet base, but the heavy gray desaturation softens that chill. Next to warm neutrals like taupe, it can even pass as a warm gray.
Is #8a848c readable on white or black?
#8a848c has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.