#8B8292 color
The hex color #8B8292 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 51% green and 57.3% blue (139, 130, 146).
Its hue angle is 274°, with 7% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Femme Fatale (#948593), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.71:1).
#8B8292 color codes
| HEX | #8B8292 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 130, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 51%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(274, 7%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(274, 11%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 11%, 0%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.61, 6.55, -7.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.61, 9.85, 311.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.818, 23.53, 30.475) | |
| Decimal | 9142930 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8B8292, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #8B8292 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.71:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #8B8292 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.71:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #8B8292 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#808593Protanopia
no red cones#828591Deuteranopia
no green cones#8a8487Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8b8292; }
.text { color: #8b8292; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8b8292; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 130 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8b8292, #928291); }
Similar colors
#948593Femme Fatale#848393Mecha Metal#95859cHatoba Pigeon#888899Dusty Chimney#84838eIn the Twilight#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#7e7d88Silver Surfer#81777fChain Mail
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #8B8292?
- #8B8292 is a gray, closest to the named color Femme Fatale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8B8292?
- The RGB value is 139, 130, 146: 139 red, 130 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8B8292?
- The complementary color is #899282, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8B8292?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.71:1 and white text 3.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.