#8A8C90 Hex Color
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A mid grey with a faint blue undertone, #8a8c90 reads cool and composed rather than warm or vivid. It works best as a supporting tone in interfaces, behind content that should lead. Black text on it reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #8a8c90 flatters warm accents like terracotta, which keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #8a8c90
What is #8a8c90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8c90 is rgb(138, 140, 144), in HSL hsl(220, 3%, 55%) and in CMYK 4%, 3%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a8c90?
#8a8c90 pairs well with warm accents like terracotta or brass tones, which offset its cool blue undertone. Deep navy also works for a restrained, professional palette.
Is #8a8c90 readable on white or black?
#8a8c90 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.