#8C8484 Hex Color
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#8c8484 is a muted, mid-value gray with a faint warm, dusty undertone and an ashy finish. The hex code suits restrained interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes where stability matters. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, though it can look muddy beside dark neutrals. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8c8484
What is #8c8484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8484 is rgb(140, 132, 132), in HSL hsl(0, 3%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 6%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c8484?
The best pairings for #8c8484 are cream, charcoal, muted navy, and natural wood tones, which add contrast while preserving its restrained character for interfaces, product layouts, and understated branding.
Is #8c8484 readable on white or black?
#8c8484 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.