#8e8e8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e8e8e is composed of 55.7% red, 55.7% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 0% and a lightness of 55.7%. #8e8e8e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #1d1d1d. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 56
    • G 56
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 0
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#8e8e8e color description : Dark gray.

#8e8e8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e8e8e has RGB values of R:142, G:142, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 9342606.

Hex triplet 8e8e8e #8e8e8e
RGB Decimal 142, 142, 142 rgb(142,142,142)
RGB Percent 55.7, 55.7, 55.7 rgb(55.7%,55.7%,55.7%)
CMYK 0, 0, 0, 44
HSL 0°, 0, 55.7 hsl(0,0%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 0, 55.7
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 59.02, -0, -0.006
XYZ 25.71, 27.05, 29.456
xyY 0.313, 0.329, 27.05
CIE-LCH 59.02, 0.006, 266.929
CIE-LUV 59.02, -0.004, -0.008
Hunter-Lab 52.009, -2.778, 2.827
Binary 10001110, 10001110, 10001110

Color Schemes with #8e8e8e

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#8e8e8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e8e8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e8e8e;}
.background {background-color:#8e8e8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #8e8e8e;}

Shades and Tints of #8e8e8e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #050505 is the darkest color, while #fafafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e8e8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e8e8e is the less saturated color, while #ff1d1d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e8e8e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8e8e8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #969393 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a08f95 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #95929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #939191 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #998f92 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #929097 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population