#808284 Hex Color
Stable and reliable industrial grey tone
This mid-tone grey functions as a practical, industrial base for digital interfaces. The hex code #808284 works well with black typography, achieving a 5.4:1 contrast ratio that safely exceeds WCAG AA body text standards. Because it lacks strong saturation, use this color as a structural anchor in minimal design systems rather than a primary focal point to avoid a flat or muddy appearance.
Questions about #808284
What is #808284 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808284 is rgb(128, 130, 132), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 51%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 48%.
Is #808284 suitable for website body text?
Yes, #808284 offers excellent readability against light backgrounds, achieving a contrast ratio of 5.4:1 that exceeds standard accessibility guidelines for body text. Its neutral balance prevents the eyestrain often caused by pure black on white.
What colors work well with #808284?
Is #808284 readable on white or black?
#808284 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.