#8C686C

Color Details

HEX
#8C686C
RGB
rgb(140, 104, 108)
HSL
hsl(353, 15%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 23%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.87:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8c686c
Contrast 4.31:1 Fail
White on #8c686c
Contrast 4.87:1 AA
#8c686c on Black
Contrast 4.31:1 Fail
#8c686c on White
Contrast 4.87:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a38689
#baa4a7
#d1c3c4
#705356
#543e41
#382a2b

Complement & Analogous

#688d88
#95745f
#955f81

Triadic

#6c8d68
#686c8d

Monochrome

#382a2b #543e41 #8c686c #baa4a7 #d1c3c4 #e8e1e2

Analogous

#955f81 #b58fa7 #8c686c #aa907f #95745f #775d4c

Complementary Mix

#543e41 #8c686c #baa4a7 #688d88 #9db5b2 #445c58

Nearby Colors

#8c686b
#8c686d
#8c685c
#8c687c

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About #8C686C

#8C686C converts to RGB(140, 104, 108) and HSL(353, 15%, 48%). 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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#8C686C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8C686C?
RGB: 140, 104, 108. Copy as CSS: rgb(140, 104, 108)
Is #8C686C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8C686C?
Complement: #688d88.
Does #8C686C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.87:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.31:1 (AA (large text)).