#8A8984 Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey serves as a practical, neutral base for interfaces and minimal architecture. Because it sits comfortably in the middle range of lightness, it creates excellent contrast with black text. The hex code #8a8984 provides a solid, stable foundation for design layouts, though it can appear slightly flat when used in isolation. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #8a8984
What is #8a8984 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8984 is rgb(138, 137, 132), in HSL hsl(50, 2%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 46%.
How can I effectively pair #8a8984 in a design layout?
Combine #8a8984 with high-contrast elements like charcoal to prevent a flat, washed-out appearance. The color works best when supported by warmer tones like soft cream, which brings out the subtle, earthy undertones hiding within this otherwise cool-leaning grey.
Is #8a8984 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, this mid-tone grey provides excellent legibility when paired with dark text, making it a reliable choice for background areas. Its balanced saturation prevents it from competing with content, ensuring users focus on your primary information rather than the background itself.
Is #8a8984 readable on white or black?
#8a8984 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.