#8C9C9C Hex Color
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Boredom is a dusty, ashy cyan that feels muted rather than vivid. This cool tone offers a stable base for tech interfaces or professional branding. Since it has strong grey undertones, #8c9c9c works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a washed-out look. Its high contrast with black text makes it legible for small UI elements.
Questions about Boredom
What is the hex code for Boredom?
Boredom is #8c9c9c. In RGB that is rgb(140, 156, 156), in HSL hsl(180, 7%, 58%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #8c9c9c Boredom?
Boredom functions best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals. It pairs elegantly with charcoal for strong, readable text elements, or with soft, creamy off-whites to prevent the color from feeling too clinical or washed out on screen.
Is Boredom readable on white or black?
Boredom has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.