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Running Number
9,210,510
HEX
#8C8A8E
RGB
140, 138, 142
HSL
270°,2%,55%
HSV
270°,3%,56%
CMYK
1%,3%,0%,44%
Brightness
55%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#8C8A8E sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the violet family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 2% saturation and 55% lightness, it reads as a effectively achromatic, light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 140, 138, 142 produces a 6.14:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #8C8A8E is a close cousin of CSS gray — about 21 units away from #808080. Designers reach for violet hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
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Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
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