#908D8B Hex Color
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A dusty, mid-tone grey, #908d8b offers a grounded neutrality that works well for structured, professional interfaces. It holds enough depth to serve as a reliable supporting color in a palette. Pair this hex code with high-contrast black text, as it easily meets accessibility standards for body content. Because of its muted, ashy quality, it performs best in minimal design systems rather than as a primary background.
Questions about #908d8b
What is #908d8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908d8b is rgb(144, 141, 139), in HSL hsl(24, 2%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 44%.
Is #908d8b considered a warm or cool grey?
#908d8b sits in a neutral, slightly earthy territory, avoiding the distinct blue bias of typical cool greys or the strong yellow cast of warm tones. Its ashy, dusty quality allows it to bridge the gap between warm and cool palettes seamlessly.
Is #908d8b readable on white or black?
#908d8b has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.