#8E8F89 Hex Color
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Ashy grey with a faint green undertone. #8e8f89 sits at mid lightness with almost no saturation, which makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a statement. It reads calm and practical in minimal interfaces and architectural palettes. Its hex code pairs well with deep burgundy or charcoal, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.4:1.
Questions about #8e8f89
What is #8e8f89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8f89 is rgb(142, 143, 137), in HSL hsl(70, 3%, 55%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 4%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e8f89?
Deep burgundy and charcoal bring out its depth, while warm oak tones soften its green undertone. Keep it as a supporting background and let a darker color carry focal points.
Is #8e8f89 readable on white or black?
#8e8f89 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.