#8E878C

Color Details

HEX
#8E878C
RGB
rgb(142, 135, 140)
HSL
hsl(317, 3%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 1%, 44%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8e878c
Contrast 5.99:1 AA
White on #8e878c
Contrast 3.50:1 Fail
#8e878c on Black
Contrast 5.99:1 AA
#8e878c on White
Contrast 3.50:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a59fa3
#bbb7ba
#d2cfd1
#726c70
#555154
#393638

Complement & Analogous

#868d88
#a4707b
#9870a4

Triadic

#8b8d86
#868b8d

Monochrome

#393638 #555154 #8e878c #bbb7ba #d2cfd1 #e8e7e8

Analogous

#9870a4 #b79bbf #8e878c #b68d95 #a4707b #835a62

Complementary Mix

#555154 #8e878c #bbb7ba #868d88 #b0b5b2 #575c58

Nearby Colors

#8e878b
#8e878d
#8e877c
#8e879c

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About #8E878C

#8E878C converts to RGB(142, 135, 140) and HSL(317, 3%, 54%). 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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#8E878C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8E878C?
RGB: 142, 135, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(142, 135, 140)
Is #8E878C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8E878C?
Complement: #868d88.
Does #8E878C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.50:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.99:1 (AA (normal text)).