#8E8C89

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E8C89?

RGB(142, 140, 137), HSL(36.0, 2.2%, 54.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 1.4%, 3.5%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #8E8C89 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.35:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E8C89 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 142, 140, 137, in HSL 36.0°, 2.2%, 54.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 1.4%, 3.5%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is snow 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E8C89

RGB

142, 140, 137

HSL

36.0, 2.2%, 54.7%

HSV

36.0, 3.5%, 55.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.4%, 3.5%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.6409 0.005 78.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: snow 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.