#8e8887 - Light Shōchi Black color

This muted, warm gray sits between soft taupe and greige, offering subtle brown and smoky undertones that read as both neutral and slightly earthy. It feels understated and sophisticated, lending calm, grounded warmth to interiors, textiles, and packaging. Paired with creams, deep charcoals, muted blues, or dusty greens it harmonizes easily, while accenting brighter colors without competing. Ideal for classic or contemporary palettes, it conveys quiet elegance, reliability, and a cozy, refined atmosphere.

color #8e8887

#8e8887 color RGB value is 142, 136, 135, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0423, 0.0493, 0.443. Alternative names for that color are: light shōchi black, gray, natural gray, violet.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
142, 136, 135
rgb(142, 136, 135)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0423, 0.0493, 0.443
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sRGB
0.557, 0.533, 0.529
rgb(55.7% 53.3% 52.9%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.545, 0.529, 0.525
color(a98-rgb 0.545 0.529 0.525)
HCT
27.2, 1.89, 57.2
color(--hct 27.2 1.3% 57.2%)
HSL
8.57, 3.00, 54.3
hsl(8.57 3% 54.3%)
HSV
8.57, 4.93, 55.7
color(--hsv 8.57 4.93% 55.7%)
HWB
8.57, 52.9, 44.3
hwb(8.57 52.9% 44.3%)
Lab
57.2, 2.18, 1.38
lab(57.2 2.18 1.38)
P3
0.553, 0.534, 0.530
color(display-p3 0.553 0.534 0.53)
XYZ D50
0.247, 0.251, 0.201
color(xyz-d50 0.247 0.251 0.201)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#8e8887
RGB:142 136 135
HSL:8.57deg 3% 54.31%
HEX:#878d8e
RGB:135 141 142
HSL:188.57deg 3% 54.31%

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