#8a8287 - Natural Steel color

A muted, sophisticated dusty mauve-gray. #8a8287 reads as a medium-dark neutral with soft violet undertones—more gray than purple—evoking vintage textiles, weathered stone, and faded roses. It feels calm, elegant, and slightly warm, making it versatile for interiors, fashion, and branding where subtlety is needed. Pair with creamy ivories, deep charcoal, sage green, or soft blush to accentuate its gentle contrast. Works well as a background or accent to add quiet depth without dominating a palette.

color #8a8287

#8a8287 color RGB value is 138, 130, 135, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0580, 0.0217, 0.459. Alternative names for that color are: natural steel, gray, monsoon, violet.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
138, 130, 135
rgb(138, 130, 135)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0580, 0.0217, 0.459
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sRGB
0.541, 0.510, 0.529
rgb(54.1% 51% 52.9%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.528, 0.506, 0.524
color(a98-rgb 0.528 0.506 0.524)
HCT
330, 5.15, 55.2
color(--hct 330 3.55% 55.2%)
HSL
322, 3.31, 52.5
hsl(322 3.31% 52.5%)
HSV
322, 5.80, 54.1
color(--hsv 322 5.8% 54.1%)
HWB
322, 51.0, 45.9
hwb(322 51% 45.9%)
Lab
55.2, 3.83, -1.57
lab(55.2 3.83 -1.57)
P3
0.536, 0.511, 0.528
color(display-p3 0.536 0.511 0.528)
XYZ D50
0.231, 0.231, 0.198
color(xyz-d50 0.231 0.231 0.198)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#8a8287
RGB:138 130 135
HSL:322.5deg 3.31% 52.55%
HEX:#828a85
RGB:130 138 133
HSL:142.5deg 3.31% 52.55%

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