#8C8C8B Hex Color
A dusty neutral with measured restraint
#8c8c8b is a muted, mid-value grey with an almost neutral, slightly warm undertone. Its dusty, ashy quality supports restraint and professionalism without feeling stark. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in interfaces, product design, typography, or architectural palettes. Black text remains readable on it, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #8c8c8b
What is #8c8c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8c8b is rgb(140, 140, 139), in HSL hsl(60, 0%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 45%.
Is #8c8c8b warm or cool?
It reads as neutral with a barely warm undertone because its red and green values sit one step above blue, though surrounding colors can shift its appearance across different layouts and materials. Pair it with charcoal for definition or cool white for softer contrast.
Is #8c8c8b readable on white or black?
#8c8c8b 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.