#8B988C

Color Details

HEX
#8B988C
RGB
rgb(139, 152, 140)
HSL
hsl(125, 6%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 8%, 40%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.97:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b988c
Contrast 6.97:1 AA
White on #8b988c
Contrast 3.01:1 Fail
#8b988c on Black
Contrast 6.97:1 AA
#8b988c on White
Contrast 3.01:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a2ada3
#b9c1ba
#d1d6d1
#6f7a70
#535b54
#383d38

Complement & Analogous

#988b97
#79a995
#8da979

Triadic

#8c8b98
#988c8b

Monochrome

#383d38 #535b54 #8b988c #b9c1ba #d1d6d1 #e8eae8

Analogous

#8da979 #afc3a1 #8b988c #94baaa #79a995 #618777

Complementary Mix

#535b54 #8b988c #b9c1ba #988b97 #bcb4bb #635a62

Nearby Colors

#8b988b
#8b988d
#8b987c
#8b989c

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About #8B988C

#8B988C converts to RGB(139, 152, 140) and HSL(125, 6%, 57%). 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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#8B988C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B988C?
RGB: 139, 152, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 152, 140)
Is #8B988C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B988C?
Complement: #988b97.
Does #8B988C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.01:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.97:1 (AA (normal text)).