#8B8E8C
Color Details
HEX
#8B8E8C
RGB
rgb(139, 142, 140)
HSL
hsl(140, 1%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 44%)
Best text on this color
#000000 (CR 6.35:1)
Determined by WCAG contrast ratio
Readability Previews
Monochrome
Analogous
Complementary Mix
About #8B8E8C
#8B8E8C converts to RGB(139, 142, 140) and HSL(140, 1%, 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.
Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).
#8B8E8C FAQs
What is the RGB value of #8B8E8C?
RGB: 139, 142, 140. Copy as CSS:
rgb(139, 142, 140)
Is #8B8E8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B8E8C?
Complement: #8d8b8d.
Does #8B8E8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.31:1 (AA (large text)).
On black: 6.35:1 (AA (normal text)).