#8A8D8D Hex Color
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A mid grey with almost no color left in it. #8a8d8d sits near the middle of the lightness scale, so it reads as calm and practical rather than cold. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.3:1 contrast, which makes it a solid supporting tone for interface backgrounds and secondary UI. It can look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with warmer accents or deeper shades.
Questions about #8a8d8d
What is #8a8d8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8d8d is rgb(138, 141, 141), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 55%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a8d8d?
Warm accents like terracotta or mustard keep this grey from feeling flat, while deep navy gives it a crisp, professional edge. Let it play the supporting role in the palette.
Is #8a8d8d readable on white or black?
#8a8d8d has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.