#8E8A8B Hex Color
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#8e8a8b is a mid grey with a faint warm undertone that keeps it from feeling sterile. Its low saturation and medium lightness make it a steady background for UI screens and minimal layouts, and black text on it hits about 6.2:1 contrast, passing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with deep burgundy or muted teal for a palette that feels composed rather than flat.
Questions about #8e8a8b
What is #8e8a8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8a8b is rgb(142, 138, 139), in HSL hsl(345, 2%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 2%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e8a8b?
#8e8a8b pairs well with deep burgundy, muted teal, or warm off-whites, which stop it from reading washed out. Avoid placing it next to pure white, where its softness gets lost.
Is #8e8a8b readable on white or black?
#8e8a8b has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.