#8B8B8C Hex Color
An ashy, dusty grey with matte presence
This mid-tone grey reads as an ashy, dusty neutral with a flat, matte quality. Its lack of distinct chroma makes it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary typography. Because #8b8b8c maintains a solid 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for accessible body copy. Use this hex code as a stabilizing base to ground more vibrant accent colors.
Questions about #8b8b8c
What is #8b8b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8b8c is rgb(139, 139, 140), in HSL hsl(240, 0%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b8b8c?
Is #8b8b8c readable on white or black?
#8b8b8c has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.