#8F9193 Hex Color

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Muted and mid-toned, #8f9193 is a neutral gray with an ashy, dusty finish. Its restrained character suits interface backgrounds, product design, and architectural palettes where stability matters more than emphasis. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm white. Black text provides about 6.6:1 contrast, making small body text readable. The hex code is #8f9193.

Questions about #8f9193

What is #8f9193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9193 is rgb(143, 145, 147), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 57%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f9193?
#8f9193 pairs well with deep navy, warm white, charcoal, and restrained blue-gray accents because its low-saturation gray supports stronger hues without competing; use warm white for softer layouts and navy for a more structured, high-contrast palette.
Does #8f9193 look warm or cool?
#8f9193 reads as a slightly cool neutral gray because its blue channel is a little higher than its red channel, though the difference is subtle enough to work beside both cool colors and warm materials such as wood.
Is #8f9193 readable on white or black?
#8f9193 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.