#8F8481 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy tone with deep reddish undertones, #8f8481 feels grounded and muted rather than aggressive. Because it leans so far into grey, it works best as a supporting neutral or background color rather than a primary branding element. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to prevent it from looking muddy. This hex code provides strong contrast for black text, making it highly readable for UI interfaces.
Questions about #8f8481
What is #8f8481 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8481 is rgb(143, 132, 129), in HSL hsl(13, 6%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 10%, 44%.
How should I use #8f8481 in a color palette?
#8f8481 functions best as a supporting neutral or background color rather than a primary branding element. To prevent it from appearing muddy, pair it with soft creams or muted slate blues to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic.
Is #8f8481 readable on white or black?
#8f8481 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.