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#8E8180 Color — #8E8180

Complete color reference for #8E8180: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8E8180
RGBrgb(142, 129, 128)
HSLhsl(4, 6%, 53%)
HSVhsv(4, 10%, 56%)
CMYKC:0% M:9% Y:10% K:44%
CSS Color#8E8180
Decimal9339264
Luminance0.2301

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8E8180 on White
Ratio: 3.75:1 — AA Large
#8E8180 on Black
Ratio: 5.6:1 — AA
White on #8E8180
Ratio: 3.75:1 — AA Large
Black on #8E8180
Ratio: 5.6:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F9F9
100#EEECEC
200#DDD9D9
300#CCC6C6
400#B6ADAC
500#8E8180
600#726766
700#554D4D
800#393433
900#242020

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8E8180?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(142, 129, 128). The red channel is 142, green is 129, and blue is 128 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8E8180?

The HSL value is hsl(4, 6%, 53%). Hue is 4°, saturation is 6%, and lightness is 53%.

Does #8E8180 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8E8180 achieves a 3.75:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.6:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8E8180?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8E8180 is #808D8E.