#8F9191 Hex Color
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#8f9191 is a muted, mid-light grey with an ashy, nearly colorless character. Its low saturation gives interfaces and product layouts a restrained, professional feel without strong visual temperature. Use this hex code as a supporting tone, background, or large text color, but check it beside white, where it can appear washed out. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8f9191
What is #8f9191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9191 is rgb(143, 145, 145), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 56%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #8f9191?
Pair #8f9191 with burgundy accents or muted navy to add warmth and depth without losing its restrained character. It works best as a neutral base in product layouts, interface panels, and minimal branding.
Is #8f9191 readable on white or black?
#8f9191 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.