#8E8A99
Gray
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RGB
HSL
About #8E8A99 Gray
#8E8A99 is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 138 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 256°, 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 #8E8A99 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
256°
Hue
7%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E8A99 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E8A99 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E8A99 on White
Contrast Ratio3.36:1
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Aa#8E8A99 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.25:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E8A99 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E8A99 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 138, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(256, 7%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 138, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 54.1%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 7%, 10%, 0%, 40% |
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