#8F8399 Hex Color
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#8f8399 is a dusty lavender with strong gray undertones, so muted it reads closer to gray than purple. That low saturation suits supporting roles: section backgrounds, secondary UI surfaces, or accents in wellness and cosmetics branding. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.9:1. Pair it with deep plum or warm terracotta to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #8f8399
What is #8f8399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8399 is rgb(143, 131, 153), in HSL hsl(273, 10%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 14%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8f8399?
Deep plum, warm terracotta, and soft cream all flatter #8f8399. Its grayed base needs neighbors with more warmth or depth, or it can look washed out.
Is black or white text better on #8f8399?
Black text is the better choice, with about 5.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text on #8f8399 falls below the 4.5:1 threshold, so save it for large type only.
Is #8f8399 readable on white or black?
#8f8399 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.