#8B8380 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy shade of orange feels desaturated and industrial. Because #8b8380 leans so heavily into grey tones, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp white to prevent the color from looking muddy. With a solid 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for readable, sophisticated interface backgrounds.
Questions about #8b8380
What is #8b8380 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8380 is rgb(139, 131, 128), in HSL hsl(16, 5%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 45%.
How should I use #8b8380 in a color palette?
Use #8b8380 as a supportive neutral to avoid visual clutter in your design. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or crisp white to prevent the color from appearing muddy, making it a reliable choice for interface backgrounds.
Is #8b8380 a warm or cool color?
While #8b8380 originates from the orange family, its heavy saturation of grey makes it read as a cool, industrial neutral. This desaturated quality allows it to bridge the gap between warm accents and colder, high-contrast UI elements.
Is #8b8380 readable on white or black?
#8b8380 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.