#8E8A9E
Gray
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RGB
HSL
About #8E8A9E Gray
#8E8A9E is a gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 138 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 58%.
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 #8E8A9E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
252°
Hue
9%
Saturation
58%
Lightness
Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E8A9E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E8A9E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E8A9E on White
Contrast Ratio3.34:1
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Aa#8E8A9E on Black
Contrast Ratio6.28:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E8A9E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E8A9E |
| RGB | rgb(142, 138, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 9%, 58%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 138, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 54.1%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 10%, 13%, 0%, 38% |
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