#8C9493 Hex Color
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#8c9493 is a muted, medium grey with subtle green undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its restrained character supports practical, balanced layouts without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting background or interface surface with black typography, which reaches about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code #8c9493 also pairs well with navy and warm wood tones.
Questions about #8c9493
What is #8c9493 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9493 is rgb(140, 148, 147), in HSL hsl(172, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 1%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c9493?
#8c9493 pairs well with navy, warm wood tones, and muted terracotta, adding depth or warmth while preserving its dusty green-gray character in interiors, branding, and interface palettes without feeling stark.
Does #8c9493 read as warm or cool?
#8c9493 reads as a cool-leaning neutral gray because its subtle green undertone tempers gray’s usual starkness, creating a calm, restrained appearance rather than a distinctly warm or blue-toned look.
Is #8c9493 readable on white or black?
#8c9493 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.