#8D8D90 color
The hex color #8D8D90 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.3% red, 55.3% green and 56.5% blue (141, 141, 144).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 1% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Tin Moon (#8C8D91), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.35:1).
#8D8D90 color codes
| HEX | #8D8D90 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(141, 141, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.3%, 55.3%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 1%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 2%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.72, 0.59, -1.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.72, 1.7, 290.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.543, 26.726, 30.193) | |
| Decimal | 9276816 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8D8D90, 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 #8D8D90 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #8D8D90 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.35:1 | 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 #8D8D90 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c8d90Protanopia
no red cones#8c8d90Deuteranopia
no green cones#8c8d8eTritanopia
no blue cones#8d8d8dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8d8d90; }
.text { color: #8d8d90; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8d8d90; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(141 141 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8d8d90, #8f8d90); }
Similar colors
#8c8d91Tin Moon#898c92Nuts and Bolts#919191Tin#929292Nickel#888888Argent#918c8fGull#878787Mithril#8f8e8cPedigrey
Closest common color name: Battleship Gray.
Questions
- What color is #8D8D90?
- #8D8D90 is a gray, closest to the named color Tin Moon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8D8D90?
- The RGB value is 141, 141, 144: 141 red, 141 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8D8D90?
- The complementary color is #90908D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8D8D90?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.35:1 and white text 3.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.