#8A8E90 Hex Color
Muted, ashy grey with cool restraint
Muted and ashy, #8a8e90 is a mid-light grey with a dusty, neutral character. Its restrained saturation suits interface backgrounds, typography, and minimalist product design without stealing attention. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white. Black text provides about 6.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #8a8e90.
Questions about #8a8e90
What is #8a8e90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8e90 is rgb(138, 142, 144), in HSL hsl(200, 3%, 55%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 44%.
Which colors pair well with #8a8e90?
The #8a8e90 hex color pairs well with charcoal, warm white, navy, and muted blue accents because its low saturation lets stronger neighboring colors add character without overwhelming a restrained interface palette. Use warm white to soften the look or charcoal for crisp definition.
Does #8a8e90 read as warm or cool?
The #8a8e90 hex color reads as a slightly cool neutral gray because blue is slightly higher than red and green in its RGB values, giving it a clean, restrained cast. It usually stays gray rather than looking distinctly blue.
Is #8a8e90 readable on white or black?
#8a8e90 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.