#8F9591 Hex Color

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#8f9591 is a dusty, ashy grey that offers a stable, professional foundation for UI design. It functions best as a background color, maintaining a strong 6.9:1 contrast ratio with black text. Because this shade is muted, it can look washed out next to stark whites. Use this hex code alongside charcoal or deep navy to give your interfaces better visual weight.

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What is #8f9591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8f9591 is rgb(143, 149, 145), in HSL hsl(140, 3%, 57%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 3%, 42%.

What colors pair well with #8f9591?

#8f9591 acts as a neutral anchor and works best when paired with high-contrast, deep tones. Try using it alongside charcoal for text or a deep navy to create a sophisticated, balanced interface that avoids feeling washed out.

Is #8f9591 readable on white or black?

#8f9591 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.

#8F9591 Hex Color

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