#8A8A8A
A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Gray.
About #8A8A8A
The precise color #8A8A8A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Gray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 138, and 138.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. The HSL representation is 0° hue, 0% saturation, and 54.1% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A8A8A
RGB138, 138, 138
HSL0°, 0%, 54.1%
CMYK0%, 0%, 0%, 46%
HSV0°, 0.0%, 54.1%
LAB57.5, 0.0, -0.0
XYZ24.2, 25.4, 27.7
Decimal9079434
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.08:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.30:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.17:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A8A8A;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A8A8A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A8A8A;
}