snow 4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B8989?

RGB(139, 137, 137), HSL(0.0, 0.9%, 54.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B8989 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#8B8989

X11 color

Snow 4 (#8B8989) is the darkest variant in the X11 Snow series, a medium grey where all perceptible warmth has been neutralised into a clean, balanced mid-grey with the faintest cool undertone. Used as a grounding shadow or mid-tone in the snow colour family, it anchors the palette's lighter shades. The even neutrality and medium depth make it suitable as a versatile mid-grey in both warm and cool design contexts.

Color Values

HEX

#8B8989

RGB

139, 137, 137

HSL

0.0, 0.9%, 54.1%

HSV

0.0, 1.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.4%, 1.4%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.6318 0.0024 17.2

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.