#8C9193 Hex Color
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#8c9193 is a muted, ashy grey with a faint cool undertone and low saturation. Its restrained character supports practical, professional layouts without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, product design, or architectural palettes. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #8c9193
What is #8c9193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9193 is rgb(140, 145, 147), in HSL hsl(197, 3%, 56%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8c9193 work as a UI background?
Yes, #8c9193 works as a restrained UI background when paired with black or very dark text. Its moderate lightness gives black text about 6.6:1 contrast, which meets WCAG AA for standard body text.
What colors pair well with #8c9193?
#8c9193 pairs well with navy, off-white, and warm wood tones because its cool, muted cast balances richer or warmer materials. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a vivid focal accent.
Is #8c9193 readable on white or black?
#8c9193 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.