#8A8A83
A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Gray.
About #8A8A83
The hex code #8A8A83 represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Gray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 138, 131).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 5% Y, and 46% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A8A83
RGB138, 138, 131
HSL60.0°, 2.9%, 52.7%
CMYK0%, 0%, 5%, 46%
HSV60.0°, 5.1%, 54.1%
LAB57.3, -1.3, 3.7
XYZ23.7, 25.2, 25.1
Decimal9079427
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.47:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.04:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.32:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.14:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A8A83;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A8A83;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A8A83;
}