#8C8AAA Hex Color
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Dusty lavender with a heavy gray undertone, #8c8aaa sits between purple and gray. Its very low saturation keeps things calm and matte, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Deep plum and warm taupe flatter it; plain white can wash it out. Black text passes AA on top at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #8c8aaa
What is #8c8aaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8aaa is rgb(140, 138, 170), in HSL hsl(244, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 18%, 19%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #8c8aaa?
Deep plum, warm taupe, and charcoal all give its gray undertone something to lean on. Crisp white tends to wash it out, so reach for cream or ecru when you need a lighter partner.
Is #8c8aaa readable on white or black?
#8c8aaa has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.