#8E8894 Hex Color
A muted, ashy violet with grey undertones
This dusty, muted violet carries an ashy quality that leans heavily into grey. Because of its low saturation, #8e8894 functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or cream for a balanced, modern interface. Since black text maintains high legibility against this shade, it works well for readable UI components or branding assets that require structural clarity.
Questions about #8e8894
What is #8e8894 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8894 is rgb(142, 136, 148), in HSL hsl(270, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 4%, 8%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8e8894 in a UI design?
Does #8e8894 read as a warm or cool color?
#8e8894 leans cool due to its distinct grey and ashy violet undertones, which push it away from the warmth of typical purple hues. This cooling effect makes it a professional choice for backgrounds or text blocks where you want to avoid visual heat.
Is #8e8894 readable on white or black?
#8e8894 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.