#808481 Hex Color
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Reach for #808481 when an interface needs a background that stays calm without fading into white. This medium grey carries a faint green undertone and reads like ash or wet cement. The hex code #808481 holds black text at about 5.5:1, enough contrast for AA body copy. It works best as a supporting tone behind stronger colors like burgundy or forest green.
Questions about #808481
What is #808481 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808481 is rgb(128, 132, 129), in HSL hsl(135, 2%, 51%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #808481?
Rich tones like burgundy, forest green, and warm cream sit well against #808481, because the muted grey lets deeper colors carry the palette. Pale cool colors tend to wash it out.
Is #808481 readable on white or black?
#808481 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.