Purplish Gray No.8 is a muted, mid-tone gray color with the catalog reference PG42. Its hex value #8B7E83 makes it useful for work that calls for a mid-tone tone in the gray family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.
#8B7E83rgb(139, 126, 131)hsl(337°, 5%, 52%)cmyk(0%, 9%, 6%, 45%)This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.
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Essential for concrete, steel, fog, overcast sky, shadows and any neutral mid-tone foundation.
Layer over Bold Mauve (V198) for a smooth transition. Pair with Jade (G231) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Moss (YG451).
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