#8A8E8D Hex Color
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#8a8e8d is a muted, medium gray with soft ashy and dusty undertones. Its neutral, restrained character suits balanced interfaces, product designs, architecture, and minimal layouts without distracting from content. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm white. Black text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #8a8e8d.
Questions about #8a8e8d
What is #8a8e8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8e8d is rgb(138, 142, 141), in HSL hsl(165, 2%, 55%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a8e8d?
#8a8e8d pairs well with deep navy, warm white, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents because its soft gray base stays balanced beside cool and warm supporting tones. Use darker colors for definition and lighter neutrals for an airy finish.
Does #8a8e8d look warm or cool?
#8a8e8d reads as a neutral, slightly cool gray with soft ashy undertones, not beige or brown warmth, so it creates a calm, restrained feel in interfaces, interiors, product layouts, and other designs needing a quiet supporting tone.
Is #8a8e8d readable on white or black?
#8a8e8d has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.