#8C8A8A Hex Color
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#8c8a8a is a muted, mid-value grey with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character supports stable layouts without adding visual noise. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, product design, or architecture, pairing it with deep navy or warm white. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #8c8a8a.
Questions about #8c8a8a
What is #8c8a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8a8a is rgb(140, 138, 138), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 45%.
Does #8c8a8a read as a warm or cool gray?
#8c8a8a reads as a neutral-to-slightly-warm gray because its red value is marginally higher than its green and blue values, creating a subtle ashy cast without a strong warm bias when placed beside stronger hues.
Which colors pair well with #8c8a8a in a palette?
Is #8c8a8a suitable for body text?
#8c8a8a produces about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio with black, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text and makes it a practical background or text color in accessible interface designs. Recheck it against colored backgrounds or with smaller, lighter text.
Is #8c8a8a readable on white or black?
#8c8a8a has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.