#8A8B8A Hex Color
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This flat, neutral grey offers a stable foundation for minimalist interface designs. Because it maintains enough contrast for small black text, the hex code #8a8b8a works well for UI backgrounds and secondary typography. It feels dusty and restrained, avoiding the harshness of pure black while providing more weight than light silver. Pair it with soft muted blues to keep your palette professional and balanced.
Questions about #8a8b8a
What is #8a8b8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8b8a is rgb(138, 139, 138), in HSL hsl(120, 0%, 54%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 45%.
How does #8a8b8a perform in user interface design?
#8a8b8a offers excellent legibility for secondary text while providing enough weight to serve as a subtle background. It sits perfectly between dark charcoal and light silver, making it a reliable choice for maintaining professional contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Which color palettes work best with #8a8b8a?
Pair #8a8b8a with soft muted blues or deep navy to create a calm, sophisticated aesthetic. Because it is a neutral grey, it also acts as a bridge for vibrant accent colors, effectively grounding terracotta or sage green tones.
Is #8a8b8a readable on white or black?
#8a8b8a has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.