#8E8487

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E8487?

RGB(142, 132, 135), HSL(342.0, 4.2%, 53.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 7.0%, 4.9%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8E8487 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.62:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E8487 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 142, 132, 135, in HSL 342.0°, 4.2%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 7.0%, 4.9%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is lavenderblush 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E8487

RGB

142, 132, 135

HSL

342.0, 4.2%, 53.7%

HSV

342.0, 7.0%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.0%, 4.9%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.6231 0.0128 357.2

Properties

Warm 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.