#8E8883 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty shade feels like weathered terra cotta mixed with gray. Because #8e8883 is so desaturated, it avoids the loudness of typical orange, working best as a sophisticated supporting neutral. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp navy for a grounded aesthetic. It has enough contrast for small body text, ensuring readability without relying on stark, high-contrast white backgrounds.
Questions about #8e8883
What is #8e8883 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8883 is rgb(142, 136, 131), in HSL hsl(27, 5%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 8%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design styles work best with #8e8883?
Is #8e8883 a warm or cool color?
The color #8e8883 reads as a warm, desaturated taupe due to its subtle terra cotta undertones, yet it remains cool enough to act as a neutral background. It avoids the harshness of pure gray while retaining a professional, understated appearance.
Is #8e8883 readable on white or black?
#8e8883 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.