#8C8C90 Hex Color
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No strong hue here. This grey carries a faint cool undertone, just enough blue to read slightly ashy next to true neutrals. #8c8c90 works best as a supporting tone in UI, where black text hits about 6.3:1 contrast and passes AA for body copy. It can look flat at large sizes, so give it a warmer partner like terracotta. The hex code #8c8c90 suits minimal interfaces and practical layouts.
Questions about #8c8c90
What is #8c8c90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8c90 is rgb(140, 140, 144), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 56%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 44%.
Does #8c8c90 read warm or cool?
#8c8c90 reads cool. The blue channel sits slightly above red and green, giving the grey a faint ashy cast that shows up beside warmer neutrals. Next to pure greys, it can lean almost violet.
What text color works on #8c8c90?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 6.3:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body copy. White text falls well short and should stay off this shade.
Is #8c8c90 readable on white or black?
#8c8c90 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.