#8D9496 Color Information

Hex color code: #8D9496

The hex color #8D9496 is a muted cyan with RGB values of (141, 148, 150) and HSL of (193°, 4%, 57%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#8D9496

RGB

141, 148, 150

HSL

193°, 4%, 57%

CMYK

6%, 1%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8D9496;
background-color: #8D9496;
border-color: #8D9496;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8D9496;
border: 2px solid #8D9496;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8D9496]
text-[#8D9496]
border-[#8D9496]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8D9496]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8D9496, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8D9496; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8D9496; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #8D9496; background-color: #8D949615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8D949620; border-left: 4px solid #8D9496; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #8D9496; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8D9496 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

141, 148, 150

Red: 141 / Green: 148 / Blue: 150

HSL

193°, 4%, 57%

Hue: 193° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

6%, 1%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #8D9496?

#8D9496 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

968F8D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8D9496 to RGB:

rgb(141, 148, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8D9496 to HSL:

hsl(193, 4%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8D9496 to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #8D9496 has RGB (141, 148, 150) and HSL (193°, 4%, 57%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8D9496 is #968F8D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8D9693.

Use #8D9496 in CSS: color: #8D9496 or background-color: #8D9496. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8D9496

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.81:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D9496?

#8D9496 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #8D9496?

#8D9496 in RGB is (141, 148, 150) - 141 red, 148 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #8D9496 in CSS?

Use #8D9496 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8D9496?

#968F8D (complementary), #8D9693 (analogous), and #676E6F (lighter shade) work well with #8D9496.