#8A8784 Hex Color
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#8a8784 is a muted, medium-light gray with warm beige undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its restrained character supports practical, professional designs without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting background in interfaces, product layouts, or architecture, pairing it with charcoal for definition. The hex code #8a8784 also supports readable black body text.
Questions about #8a8784
What is #8a8784 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8784 is rgb(138, 135, 132), in HSL hsl(30, 2%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a8784?
Does #8a8784 look warm or cool?
#8a8784 reads as a warm-leaning neutral gray because its beige undertones soften the cooler impression of plain gray, giving it a dusty, settled appearance that feels more approachable than a stark, blue-leaning gray. It suits restrained interfaces and architectural schemes.
Is #8a8784 readable on white or black?
#8a8784 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.