#8A8794 Hex Color
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Dusty and almost grey, this muted purple sits at a mid lightness with very low saturation. The hex code #8a8794 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can read washed out against plain white. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up as a UI background. Pair it with deep plum or warm brass for richness.
Questions about #8a8794
What is #8a8794 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8794 is rgb(138, 135, 148), in HSL hsl(254, 6%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 9%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a8794?
Deep plum and warm brass bring out its violet side, while charcoal frames it with a cooler, moodier edge. Soft cream also works when you want the palette to stay light.
Is #8a8794 readable on white or black?
#8a8794 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.