#8E8E8E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This mid-tone grey serves as a reliable, colorless anchor for digital interfaces. Because #8e8e8e offers sufficient contrast for body text against black, it functions best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background. Pair this ashy neutral with high-saturation primary colors to prevent the palette from feeling washed out. The hex code for this stable, professional shade is #8e8e8e.
Questions about #8e8e8e
What is #8e8e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8e8e is rgb(142, 142, 142), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 44%.
When should I use #8e8e8e in a digital design?
Use #8e8e8e as a supporting background or secondary element rather than a dominant feature. It provides a stable, professional anchor that prevents high-saturation colors from feeling overwhelming, keeping your layout clean and easy on the eyes for users.
Which colors pair well with #8e8e8e?
Is #8e8e8e readable on white or black?
#8e8e8e has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.