#8A8C94 Hex Color
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Sleet is a dusty, ashy indigo that carries a cool, muted maturity. Its low saturation makes it an excellent neutral base for sophisticated interfaces or denim-inspired branding. While it can appear washed out against pure white, pairing this color with black creates strong legibility. The hex code for Sleet is #8a8c94, which meets accessibility standards for readable body text.
Questions about Sleet
What is the hex code for Sleet?
Sleet is #8a8c94. In RGB that is rgb(138, 140, 148), in HSL hsl(228, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 42%.
What colors complement the dusty tone of Sleet?
Sleet pairs beautifully with warm, earthy neutrals to balance its inherent coolness. To ground the color, try combining it with a rich charcoal for depth or a soft terracotta to introduce a necessary visual temperature contrast.
Is Sleet readable on white or black?
Sleet has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.