#8B8B9C

Color Details

HEX
#8B8B9C
RGB
rgb(139, 139, 156)
HSL
hsl(240, 8%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 11%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.27:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b8b9c
Contrast 6.27:1 AA
White on #8b8b9c
Contrast 3.35:1 Fail
#8b8b9c on Black
Contrast 6.27:1 AA
#8b8b9c on White
Contrast 3.35:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a2a2b0
#b9b9c4
#d1d1d7
#6f6f7d
#53535e
#38383e

Complement & Analogous

#9c9c8b
#947cab
#7c94ab

Triadic

#9c8b8b
#8b9c8b

Monochrome

#38383e #53535e #8b8b9c #b9b9c4 #d1d1d7 #e8e8eb

Analogous

#7c94ab #a3b4c4 #8b8b9c #a996bc #947cab #766389

Complementary Mix

#53535e #8b8b9c #b9b9c4 #9c9c8b #bfbfb4 #65655a

Nearby Colors

#8b8b9b
#8b8b9d
#8b8b8c
#8b8bac

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About #8B8B9C

#8B8B9C converts to RGB(139, 139, 156) and HSL(240, 8%, 58%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8B8B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B8B9C?
RGB: 139, 139, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 139, 156)
Is #8B8B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B8B9C?
Complement: #9c9c8b.
Does #8B8B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.35:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.27:1 (AA (normal text)).