#8B8C9C

Color Details

HEX
#8B8C9C
RGB
rgb(139, 140, 156)
HSL
hsl(236, 8%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 10%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b8c9c
Contrast 6.33:1 AA
White on #8b8c9c
Contrast 3.32:1 Fail
#8b8c9c on Black
Contrast 6.33:1 AA
#8b8c9c on White
Contrast 3.32:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a2a3b0
#b9bac4
#d1d1d7
#6f707d
#53545e
#38383e

Complement & Analogous

#9c9b8b
#917cab
#7c97ab

Triadic

#9c8b8c
#8c9c8b

Monochrome

#38383e #53545e #8b8c9c #b9bac4 #d1d1d7 #e8e8eb

Analogous

#7c97ab #a3b6c4 #8b8c9c #a796bc #917cab #746389

Complementary Mix

#53545e #8b8c9c #b9bac4 #9c9b8b #bfbeb4 #65655a

Nearby Colors

#8b8c9b
#8b8c9d
#8b8c8c
#8b8cac

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About #8B8C9C

#8B8C9C converts to RGB(139, 140, 156) and HSL(236, 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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#8B8C9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B8C9C?
RGB: 139, 140, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 140, 156)
Is #8B8C9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B8C9C?
Complement: #9c9b8b.
Does #8B8C9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.32:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.33:1 (AA (normal text)).