#8A9997
Gray
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #8A9997 Gray
#8A9997 is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 153 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 172°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #8A9997 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
172°
Hue
7%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A9997 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A9997 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A9997 on White
Contrast Ratio2.96:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#8A9997 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.08:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A9997 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A9997 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 153, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(172, 7%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 153, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 60.0%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 10%, 0%, 1%, 40% |
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