#8C8C8A Hex Color
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Muted and nearly neutral, #8c8c8a has a medium-light value with a faint warm, earthy cast. Its restrained tone suits UI backgrounds, architectural palettes, and minimal product design without competing with stronger colors. Use it as a supporting base with charcoal or muted blue. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA. The hex code is #8c8c8a.
Questions about #8c8c8a
What is #8c8c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8c8a is rgb(140, 140, 138), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 45%.
Does #8c8c8a read as a warm or cool gray?
#8c8c8a reads as a nearly neutral, gently warm gray because its blue channel is slightly lower than its red and green channels, giving the shade a faint earthy cast without pushing it strongly toward beige.
What colors pair well with #8c8c8a?
Pair #8c8c8a with charcoal for crisp text, or with muted blue for a cooler, balanced palette; its restrained warmth also supports natural materials and earthy accents without competing with stronger colors in interfaces, interiors, or product design.
Is #8c8c8a readable on white or black?
#8c8c8a has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.