Information about #8E8E90 color

#8E8E90 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8E8E90 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(142, 142, 144) — 55.7% red, 55.7% green, 56.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 1 / 1 / 0 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8E8E90 is a muted, almost neutral grey that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Gannet Grey (#8E918F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Avatar (#8B8F8E) and Fashion Gray (#8E8D8C).

In RGB terms — rgb(142, 142, 144) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8E8E90 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8E8E90 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8E8E90 color variations

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#8E8E90 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #8E8E90

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Gannet Grey color link
Gannet Grey

#8E918F

Avatar color link
Avatar

#8B8F8E

Fashion Gray color link
Fashion Gray

#8E8D8C

Voltage color link
Voltage

#8D9094

Stack color link
Stack

#8A8F8A

Clouded Blue color link
Clouded Blue

#899296

Half Tapa color link
Half Tapa

#929288

Allusive color link
Allusive

#8B9695

White Metal color link
White Metal

#949594

Exponent color link
Exponent

#888F98

#8E8E90 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E8E90
  • RGB142, 142, 144
  • CMYK1, 1, 0, 44
  • HSL240°, 1%, 56%
  • HSL Precise240°, 0.893%, 56.078%
  • HSV240°, 1%, 56%
  • HSB240°, 1%, 56%
  • HEX ID8E8E90
  • DECIMAL ID9342608
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.5%
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