#8C8B8C Hex Color
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#8c8b8c is a mid grey with almost no color left in it. Its low saturation and even lightness make it a natural supporting tone in minimal interfaces, typography, and product design. It flatters rich shades like deep teal or oxblood more than plain white, where it can look washed out. Black text hits about 6.2:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #8c8b8c
What is #8c8b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8b8c is rgb(140, 139, 140), in HSL hsl(300, 0%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c8b8c?
Deep teal, oxblood, and warm wood tones all give #8c8b8c some life without breaking its neutral character. Avoid pairing it with pale greys or pure white, where it loses definition.
Is #8c8b8c readable on white or black?
#8c8b8c has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.