#8A858F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A858F?

RGB(138, 133, 143), HSL(270.0, 4.3%, 54.1%), CMYK(3.5%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%).

Q: Does #8A858F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.6:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8A858F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 138, 133, 143, in HSL 270.0°, 4.3%, 54.1%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is lavenderblush 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A858F

RGB

138, 133, 143

HSL

270.0, 4.3%, 54.1%

HSV

270.0, 7.0%, 56.1%

CMYK

3.5%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.6243 0.0159 308.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lavenderblush 4

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.