#908B8C Hex Color
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#908b8c is a medium grey with very low saturation and a faint warm, dusty undertone. Its ashy surface feels restrained, stable, and practical, making it useful for UI backgrounds, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use the hex code as a dominant neutral or supporting tone, though it can look muddy beside brighter colors. Black text reaches about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio here.
Questions about #908b8c
What is #908b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908b8c is rgb(144, 139, 140), in HSL hsl(348, 2%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #908b8c read warm or cool in a palette?
It reads as a nearly neutral grey with a slight warm, pinkish cast because its red channel sits above the green and blue channels, though surrounding colors can shift that impression. Pair it with muted mauve or warm off-white to preserve its softened character.
Is #908b8c readable on white or black?
#908b8c has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.