#8A8888 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, the hex code #8a8888 is a low-saturation grey with a slightly warm cast. Its restrained character suits practical interfaces, professional branding, and architectural layouts. Use it as a supporting surface or typography tone, pairing it with deep navy or off-white. Black text provides about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text requirements.
Questions about #8a8888
What is #8a8888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8888 is rgb(138, 136, 136), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a8888?
Does #8a8888 read as warm or cool?
#8a8888 reads as a slightly warm gray because its red channel is marginally higher than its green and blue channels, though its low saturation keeps the warmth subtle rather than beige.
Is #8a8888 readable on white or black?
#8a8888 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.