#8E8D8C Hex Color
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Mid-tone grey #8e8d8c functions as a stable, dusty neutral that avoids being too dark or too light. It works well as a grounding background for minimal UI or architecture projects. Because it provides a high 6.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, it is a practical choice for readable body content. This hex code pairs effectively with muted pastels or sharp, bold accents.
Questions about #8e8d8c
What is #8e8d8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8d8c is rgb(142, 141, 140), in HSL hsl(30, 1%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 44%.
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Is #8e8d8c readable on white or black?
#8e8d8c has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.