lavenderblush 4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B8386?

RGB(139, 131, 134), HSL(337.5, 3.3%, 52.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.8%, 3.6%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B8386 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#8B8386

X11 color

Lavender Blush 4 (#8B8386) is the deepest X11 lavender blush variant, a medium cool-neutral gray with barely perceptible rose undertones. At this depth, it functions as a subtle warm-gray that is more versatile than a pure neutral, useful for border colors and secondary elements in rose-tinted design systems.

Color Values

HEX

#8B8386

RGB

139, 131, 134

HSL

337.5, 3.3%, 52.9%

HSV

337.5, 5.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.8%, 3.6%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.618 0.0106 352.6

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.