When the Ingrained Bluff During Bordering

#8c8e88 RGB(140,142,136)

About this color

When the Ingrained Bluff During Bordering occupies the medium, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8c8e88 — RGB(140, 142, 136).

#8c8e88RGB(140, 142, 136)

HSL 80° · 3% saturation · 55% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color formats

Name
When the Ingrained Bluff During Bordering
HEX
#8c8e88
RGB
rgb(140,142,136)
RGB%
rgb(54.9%,55.7%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(80,3%,55%)
HSV
hsv(80,4%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(1,0,4,44)
LAB
lab(59,-2,3)
LCH
lch(59,4,124)
sRGB
(0.549,0.557,0.533)
HEX8
#8c8e88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
140142136

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
3%
Hue
80°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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