#80827F Hex Color
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A muted mid-tone grey with almost no saturation, #80827f sits just below the midpoint between black and white. The hex code reads neutral and slightly ashy, which makes it a steady supporting tone behind bolder accent colors. Black text hits about 5.4:1 on it, so it passes AA behind small body copy. Pair it with terracotta or deep teal to keep large surfaces from feeling flat.
Questions about #80827f
What is #80827f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80827f is rgb(128, 130, 127), in HSL hsl(100, 1%, 50%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #80827f?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, and deep teal bring life to #80827f, since its low saturation needs company with more chroma. Cool brights such as sky blue work too, but warm pairings feel less corporate.
Is #80827f readable on white or black?
#80827f has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.