#8E8E8F Hex Color
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The hex code #8e8e8f is a medium, near-neutral gray with a soft ashy finish and barely cool undertone. Its restrained lightness supports practical interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or muted blue. Black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8e8e8f
What is #8e8e8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8e8f is rgb(142, 142, 143), in HSL hsl(240, 0%, 56%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e8e8f?
#8e8e8f pairs well with charcoal for a layered neutral scheme and muted blue for a quiet cool palette; warmer accents such as terracotta or burgundy can add contrast without overwhelming its soft, ashy character.
Is #8e8e8f warm or cool?
#8e8e8f reads as a barely cool gray because its neutral base carries a slight blue influence, giving it a soft, ashy finish rather than the beige cast associated with warm grays. It works well in restrained, modern palettes.
Is #8e8e8f readable on white or black?
#8e8e8f has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.