#8C9494 Hex Color
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Reach for #8c9494 when an interface background needs to recede without going stark white. This grey carries a faint cool cast and reads steady and practical, which suits minimal layouts, product design, and typography. The hex code sits at mid lightness with low saturation, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. Black text passes contrast checks on it.
Questions about #8c9494
What is #8c9494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9494 is rgb(140, 148, 148), in HSL hsl(180, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8c9494?
Warm muted tones bring out the best in this cool grey, and terracotta is a strong pick for accents. Deep greens and off-whites also work, while pure white can make it look flat.
Is #8c9494 readable on white or black?
#8c9494 has a 3.09:1 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.