#8A8580 Hex Color
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Grey, but not flat. The hex code #8a8580 carries a warm taupe undertone that keeps it from feeling sterile. Its mid lightness suits UI backgrounds and minimal layouts, and black text passes AA on it at about 5.7:1. Pair it with olive or terracotta to pull out the warmth; against pure white it can read a little muddy.
Questions about #8a8580
What is #8a8580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8580 is rgb(138, 133, 128), in HSL hsl(30, 4%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 7%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a8580?
Warm-leaning accents work best. Try terracotta or olive to play up its taupe undertone, or deep navy for a sharper, more tailored contrast.
Is #8a8580 readable on white or black?
#8a8580 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.