#8C7C84 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy rose sits between dusty pink and cool grey. Because of its low saturation, #8c7c84 functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, avoiding the sickly quality it can take when overused. It pairs well with charcoal or deep slate, providing enough contrast for black text to remain fully readable in UI designs.
Questions about #8c7c84
What is #8c7c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7c84 is rgb(140, 124, 132), in HSL hsl(330, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 6%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why does #8c7c84 work well in UI design?
It acts as a versatile bridge between warm and cool tones, ensuring text remains highly legible against dark backgrounds while maintaining a soft, professional aesthetic. It is essentially a sophisticated, low-saturation neutral perfect for text blocks.
What colors pair best with #8c7c84?
You should pair #8c7c84 with charcoal or deep slate to provide the necessary contrast for readability. These darker, cool-toned neutrals anchor the dusty rose appearance, keeping the overall design balanced without allowing the color to fade into the background.
Is #8c7c84 readable on white or black?
#8c7c84 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.