#8B8C8C

Color Details

HEX
#8B8C8C
RGB
rgb(139, 140, 140)
HSL
hsl(180, 0%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.23:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b8c8c
Contrast 6.23:1 AA
White on #8b8c8c
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
#8b8c8c on Black
Contrast 6.23:1 AA
#8b8c8c on White
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a2a3a3
#b9baba
#d1d1d1
#6f7070
#535454
#383838

Complement & Analogous

#8c8c8c
#5757db
#57dbdb

Triadic

#8c8c8c
#8c8c8c

Monochrome

#383838 #535454 #8b8c8c #b9baba #d1d1d1 #e8e8e8

Analogous

#57dbdb #89e6e6 #8b8c8c #7979e2 #5757db #4646af

Complementary Mix

#535454 #8b8c8c #b9baba #8c8c8c #b4b4b4 #5b5b5b

Nearby Colors

#8b8c8b
#8b8c8d
#8b8c7c
#8b8c9c

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About #8B8C8C

#8B8C8C converts to RGB(139, 140, 140) and HSL(180, 0%, 55%). 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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#8B8C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B8C8C?
RGB: 139, 140, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 140, 140)
Is #8B8C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B8C8C?
Complement: #8c8c8c.
Does #8B8C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.37:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.23:1 (AA (normal text)).