#8E9598 Hex Color
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Grey Russian is a stable, mid-tone grey with a cool, dusty character. Because of its high contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #8e9598 is excellent for professional UI layouts and interface backgrounds. It avoids the harshness of pure white while maintaining legibility. Use it as a solid foundation in minimal design systems where you need a neutral, restrained color that feels grounded rather than washed out.
Questions about Grey Russian
What is the hex code for Grey Russian?
Grey Russian is #8e9598. In RGB that is rgb(142, 149, 152), in HSL hsl(198, 5%, 58%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #8e9598 in user interface design?
Use #8e9598 as a primary background color to reduce visual fatigue compared to pure white. It maintains high legibility for black text while providing a grounded, professional feel that fits perfectly into modern, minimal web applications.
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Is Grey Russian readable on white or black?
Grey Russian has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.