#8B8D84 color
The hex color #8B8D84 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.5% red, 55.3% green and 51.8% blue (139, 141, 132).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 4% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Stone (#928E85), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.24:1).
#8B8D84 color codes
| HEX | #8B8D84 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 141, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.5%, 55.3%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 4%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 6%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.23, -2.46, 4.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.23, 5.17, 118.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.337, 26.205, 25.601) | |
| Decimal | 9145732 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8B8D84, 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 #8B8D84 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.24:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #8B8D84 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.24:1 | 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 #8B8D84 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e8c84Protanopia
no red cones#8e8c84Deuteranopia
no green cones#8c8c8aTritanopia
no blue cones#8c8c8cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8b8d84; }
.text { color: #8b8d84; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8b8d84; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(139 141 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8b8d84, #878d84); }
Similar colors
#928e85Stone#969389Lost Space#818581Happy Hippo#888877Kosher Khaki#8f8e8cPedigrey#878785Jumbo#828e84Mummy’s Tomb#8b8680Petrified
Questions
- What color is #8B8D84?
- #8B8D84 is a gray, closest to the named color Stone. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8B8D84?
- The RGB value is 139, 141, 132: 139 red, 141 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8B8D84?
- The complementary color is #86848D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8B8D84?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.24:1 and white text 3.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.