#8D8A92 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty purple-gray, #8d8a92 has low saturation and medium lightness, giving it a restrained violet cast. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for luxury, spiritual, or creative branding, especially beside charcoal or muted gold. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, making this shade suitable behind accessible body copy.
Questions about #8d8a92
What is #8d8a92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d8a92 is rgb(141, 138, 146), in HSL hsl(263, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 3%, 5%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does #8d8a92 read in different color palettes?
It reads as a cool, muted purple-gray because its violet hue is softened by low saturation and balanced lightness. Nearby blue-gray makes it cooler, while mauve or warm neutrals bring out its softer side.
What colors pair well with #8d8a92?
Use #8d8a92 as a supporting color rather than a dominant background, pairing it with charcoal text and muted gold accents when you need a restrained, slightly mystical palette for luxury packaging or contemplative branding. It also works with off-white and dark plum.
Is #8d8a92 readable on white or black?
#8d8a92 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.