#8C8E94 Hex Color
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A dusty, mid-tone grey with subtle blue undertones, this neutral shade provides a stable foundation for minimal interfaces. Because #8c8e94 maintains high readability against black text, it functions well for UI backgrounds and typography where you need less contrast than pure white. This hex code works best as a supporting color to balance brighter accents rather than as a dominant feature.
Questions about #8c8e94
What is #8c8e94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8e94 is rgb(140, 142, 148), in HSL hsl(225, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 5%, 4%, 0%, 42%.
When should #8c8e94 be used in UI design?
Use #8c8e94 for background elements, borders, or secondary typography where you need to reduce visual noise without resorting to pure white. Its subtle blue undertone provides a professional, stable foundation that keeps high-contrast black text legible and easy on the eyes.
Which colors pair effectively with #8c8e94?
This cool-leaning neutral pairs beautifully with crisp white for a clean look, or vibrant accent colors like citrus yellow to create contrast. It creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when combined with darker, cooler tones like navy or slate.
Is #8c8e94 readable on white or black?
#8c8e94 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.