seashell 4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B8682?

RGB(139, 134, 130), HSL(26.7, 3.7%, 52.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 3.6%, 6.5%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B8682 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

#8B8682

X11 color

Seashell 4 (#8B8682) is the darkest variant in the X11 Seashell series, a warm medium grey where all traces of cream have resolved into a substantial neutral with a faint warm undertone. Used as a grounding shadow colour in warm neutral palettes, it provides depth without the coldness of pure grey. The warmth anchors it in the same organic, natural material palette as the lighter seashell shades while functioning as a mid-dark tone.

Color Values

HEX

#8B8682

RGB

139, 134, 130

HSL

26.7, 3.7%, 52.7%

HSV

26.7, 6.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.6%, 6.5%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.6232 0.0085 61.4

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: seashell 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.