#8F9F9A Hex Color
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#8f9f9a is a muted, ashy teal with gray undertones and a medium-light value. Its dusty finish brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white, though it can look washed out beside pure white. The hex code #8f9f9a provides about 7.6:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #8f9f9a
What is #8f9f9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9f9a is rgb(143, 159, 154), in HSL hsl(161, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 3%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f9f9a?
Pair #8f9f9a with charcoal for grounded contrast or warm white for a softer look; muted sage and navy add depth without overpowering its dusty teal character in interfaces, layouts, or brand palettes.
Is #8f9f9a readable on white or black?
#8f9f9a has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.