#8E9196 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8e9196 is a balanced mid-light neutral with cool undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suits UI backgrounds, typography, product design, and architectural palettes without competing with stronger accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm wood. The hex code #8e9196 supports clear black text with about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8e9196
What is #8e9196 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9196 is rgb(142, 145, 150), in HSL hsl(218, 4%, 57%) and in CMYK 5%, 3%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #8e9196 a warm or cool color?
#8e9196 reads as a cool neutral because its blue channel is slightly stronger than its red and green channels, creating a faint blue cast beneath its ashy gray surface overall.
What colors pair well with #8e9196?
#8e9196 pairs well with navy, warm wood, off-white, and muted blue accents because its low saturation supports stronger or warmer companions without competing. Use it as a background or secondary surface when a palette needs a calm, understated anchor.
Is #8e9196 readable on white or black?
#8e9196 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.