#8D8A8C Hex Color
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The hex code #8d8a8c is a medium, low-saturation grey with a dusty, ashy look and a faint cool-violet cast. Its restrained character suits interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural layouts that need balance without stark contrast. Use it as a supporting neutral or dominant base, though it can look muddy beside darker greys. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8d8a8c
What is #8d8a8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d8a8c is rgb(141, 138, 140), in HSL hsl(320, 1%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 1%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #8d8a8c warm or cool?
#8d8a8c reads as a cool neutral because its low saturation carries a faint violet cast, though surrounding colors can shift it warmer or colder. It works well with crisp white, navy, muted sage, or dark charcoal.
Is #8d8a8c readable on white or black?
#8d8a8c has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.