#8B8CA3 Hex Color
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Worn denim left out in the rain comes close. The hex code #8b8ca3 sits between indigo and gray, so muted it nearly reads neutral. Its low saturation and mid lightness keep things calm, which suits meditation sites, night sky themes, and soft UI backgrounds. Pair it with burgundy for depth. Black text passes AA behind it at about 6.4:1.
Questions about #8b8ca3
What is #8b8ca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8ca3 is rgb(139, 140, 163), in HSL hsl(237, 12%, 59%) and in CMYK 15%, 14%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #8b8ca3?
Black text. It reaches about 6.4:1 contrast on #8b8ca3, which clears the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text. White text falls short, so keep light type off this shade.
What colors pair well with #8b8ca3?
Rich darks work best: burgundy deepens it, while cream and warm tan keep it from turning muddy. Avoid pale pastels next to it, since they wash out its gray undertones.
Is #8b8ca3 readable on white or black?
#8b8ca3 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.