#918C8C Hex Color
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Muted and slightly ashy, #918c8c is a balanced grey with low saturation and a medium-light value. Its dusty character brings restraint and practical sophistication to interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm wood. The hex code #918c8c also supports clear black body text at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #918c8c
What is #918c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #918c8c is rgb(145, 140, 140), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #918c8c read warm or cool?
It reads as a near-neutral warm gray because its red channel is slightly higher than its green and blue channels, creating a faint rosy or beige cast rather than a distinctly cool blue cast. This warmth softens modern neutral palettes.
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Is #918c8c readable on white or black?
#918c8c has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.