#8A8A8C Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey sits in a neutral, ashy space between light and dark. Because of its muted, dusty quality, #8a8a8c works best as a supporting tone for text or backgrounds rather than a primary brand color. It offers enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI design or minimal interfaces that require stable, understated structure. The hex code for this grey is #8a8a8c.
Questions about #8a8a8c
What is #8a8a8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8a8c is rgb(138, 138, 140), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 45%.
Is #8a8a8c better suited for text or backgrounds?
#8a8a8c works exceptionally well as a secondary background or UI border color, but it often lacks the necessary contrast to serve as primary body text against white. Always ensure you pair it with high-contrast elements for accessibility.
Does #8a8a8c have a warm or cool undertone?
#8a8a8c is firmly neutral, sitting in a balanced, ashy space that avoids leaning heavily toward blue or yellow. This makes it an ideal, flexible choice for designs that require a stable, non-distracting foundation that won't clash with nearby colors.
Is #8a8a8c readable on white or black?
#8a8a8c has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.