#8D8C8C Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey reads as an anchor in minimal interface designs. Because #8d8c8c provides a high 6.3:1 contrast ratio with black text, it works well as a readable body background or a stable secondary element. Pair it with saturated jewel tones to prevent a washed-out appearance in your layout. The hex code for this neutral shade is #8d8c8c.
Questions about #8d8c8c
What is #8d8c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d8c8c is rgb(141, 140, 140), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with the grey of #8d8c8c?
This neutral base benefits from being paired with saturated jewel tones to prevent a washed-out look in your layout. Try combining it with deep navy or forest green to create a sophisticated, balanced interface that feels stable and professional.
Is #8d8c8c readable on white or black?
#8d8c8c has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.