#8E9091 Hex Color
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#8e9091 is a muted, mid-light grey with a neutral, ashy cast and low saturation. Its restrained character supports practical, professional layouts without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, product design, or architectural palettes, pairing it with black typography for clear small text. The hex code for this grey is #8e9091.
Questions about #8e9091
What is #8e9091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9091 is rgb(142, 144, 145), in HSL hsl(200, 1%, 56%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e9091?
Is #8e9091 warm or cool?
#8e9091 reads as a neutral grey with a slight cool, ashy cast, so it feels practical and composed rather than cozy; surrounding colors can shift its appearance warmer or cooler in a palette.
Is #8e9091 readable on white or black?
#8e9091 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.