#8E8990
Gray
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RGB
HSL
About #8E8990 Gray
#8E8990 is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 137 green, and 144 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 283°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 55%.
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 #8E8990 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
283°
Hue
3%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E8990 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E8990 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E8990 on White
Contrast Ratio3.43:1
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Aa#8E8990 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.13:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E8990 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E8990 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 137, 144) |
| HSL | hsl(283, 3%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 137, 144 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 53.7%, 56.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 1%, 5%, 0%, 44% |
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