#8B8397 Hex Color
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Somewhere between lavender and grey, #8b8397 reads like worn suede with a violet cast. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a lead color. It flatters cream and deep plum, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code #8b8397 fits wellness, cosmetics, and soft branding palettes.
Questions about #8b8397
What is #8b8397 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8397 is rgb(139, 131, 151), in HSL hsl(264, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 8%, 13%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8b8397?
Cream and deep plum bring out its violet side, while a muted mustard adds warmth without clashing. Treat #8b8397 as the supporting tone in a palette rather than the lead color.
Is #8b8397 readable on white or black?
#8b8397 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.