#8E9495 Color Information

Hex color code: #8E9495

The hex color #8E9495 is a understated cyan with RGB values of (142, 148, 149) and HSL of (189°, 3%, 57%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#8E9495

RGB

142, 148, 149

HSL

189°, 3%, 57%

CMYK

5%, 1%, 0%, 42%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8E9495;
background-color: #8E9495;
border-color: #8E9495;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8E9495;
border: 2px solid #8E9495;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8E9495]
text-[#8E9495]
border-[#8E9495]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8E9495]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8E9495, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8E9495; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8E9495; 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 #8E9495; background-color: #8E949515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8E949520; border-left: 4px solid #8E9495; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #8E9495; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8E9495 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

142, 148, 149

Red: 142 / Green: 148 / Blue: 149

HSL

189°, 3%, 57%

Hue: 189° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

5%, 1%, 0%, 42%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 42%

What color is #8E9495?

#8E9495 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

958F8E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8E9495 to RGB:

rgb(142, 148, 149)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8E9495 to HSL:

hsl(189, 3%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8E9495 to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 1%, 0%, 42%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#8E9495 is a understated cyan color with RGB values of 142, 148, 149 and HSL of 189°, 3%, 57%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8E9495 is #958F8E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8E9592.

Use #8E9495 in CSS: color: #8E9495 or background-color: #8E9495. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8E9495

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.82:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E9495?

#8E9495 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #8E9495?

#8E9495 in RGB is (142, 148, 149) - 142 red, 148 green, and 149 blue.

How to use #8E9495 in CSS?

Use #8E9495 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8E9495?

#958F8E (complementary), #8E9592 (analogous), and #686D6E (lighter shade) work well with #8E9495.