#8E9195 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty grey acts as a functional neutral that provides professional restraint for UI design. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, it pairs effectively with crisp black text to meet accessibility standards for readability. Use the hex code #8e9195 as a supporting background or secondary element to balance out high-saturation colors without disappearing into the page.
Questions about #8e9195
What is #8e9195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9195 is rgb(142, 145, 149), in HSL hsl(214, 3%, 57%) and in CMYK 5%, 3%, 0%, 42%.
Which color schemes best complement #8e9195?
Use #8e9195 with high-saturation accent colors to ground your design without losing balance. It pairs effectively with navy for a structured corporate look or terracotta for a warmer, more approachable vibe that retains that necessary touch of professional restraint.
Is #8e9195 readable on white or black?
#8e9195 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.