#928C8B Hex Color
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#928c8b is a medium, low-saturation gray with a faint warm-beige cast and an ashy, dusty finish. The hex code #928c8b suits calm interfaces, typography, product layouts, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting neutral or broad background, though it can look muddy beside dull tones. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #928c8b
What is #928c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #928c8b is rgb(146, 140, 139), in HSL hsl(9, 3%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 5%, 43%.
Does #928c8b read warm or cool in a palette?
#928c8b reads as a near-neutral, slightly warm gray because its red channel sits just above green and blue, giving the muted surface a faint beige cast rather than a blue-steel look.
Which colors pair well with #928c8b?
#928c8b pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, dusty sage, and warm off-white, creating restrained palettes where the gray acts as a steady supporting tone rather than the main source of contrast.
Can #928c8b support body text?
Black text on #928c8b provides about 6.3:1 contrast, which exceeds the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text; white text has much less contrast and should not be the default for small copy.
Is #928c8b readable on white or black?
#928c8b has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.