#8B8D89 Hex Color
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The hex code #8b8d89 is a muted, medium-light grey with a faint green undertone. Its dusty, low-saturation finish brings restraint and stability to interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting background or neutral base with black typography, which provides about 6.3:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA requirements for body text.
Questions about #8b8d89
What is #8b8d89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8d89 is rgb(139, 141, 137), in HSL hsl(90, 2%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 3%, 45%.
Does #8b8d89 read warm or cool?
#8b8d89 reads as a near-neutral gray with a gently cool green cast, rather than a distinctly warm or cool shade; its low saturation keeps the undertone subtle and helps it sit comfortably beside crisp white, black, charcoal, and natural colors.
What colors pair well with #8b8d89?
Pair #8b8d89 with deep navy, warm terracotta, soft cream, or muted green to add contrast without losing its restrained feel; use it as a background or supporting neutral while stronger hues handle accents and focal elements.
Is #8b8d89 readable on white or black?
#8b8d89 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.