#8E8890 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, #8e8890 is a grayed purple that reads almost neutral. The hex code carries just enough violet to feel soft rather than cold, which makes it a steady supporting tone in the 30% slot of a palette. It pairs well with deep plum and warm brass, though it can wash out next to white. Black text on #8e8890 hits about 6.1:1, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #8e8890
What is #8e8890 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8890 is rgb(142, 136, 144), in HSL hsl(285, 3%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 6%, 0%, 44%.
What colors go well with #8e8890?
Deep plum and warm brass both flatter #8e8890, and it holds its own next to charcoal. Keep bright purples away, since they fight its muted, grayed character.
Is #8e8890 readable on white or black?
#8e8890 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.