#8C8496 Hex Color
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#8c8496 is a dusty, desaturated violet that leans heavily into grey. This muted, matte tone provides a calm base that prevents UI layouts from feeling too stark. While it can appear muddy when used as a solid block, it holds black text perfectly for high readability. The hex code for this understated, versatile shade is #8c8496.
Questions about #8c8496
What is #8c8496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8496 is rgb(140, 132, 150), in HSL hsl(267, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 12%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #8c8496?
This muted violet works exceptionally well when paired with crisp charcoal for high-contrast text or creamy off-whites for a soft, professional look. Because of its desaturated grey undertone, it also creates elegant, low-key palettes when combined with muted sage or dusty blues.
Is #8c8496 readable on white or black?
#8c8496 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.