#808486 Hex Color
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No warmth, no blue cast worth mentioning. #808486 is a straight mid-tone grey, ashy and even, built for restraint rather than attention. It earns its place as a supporting surface: secondary UI panels, typography on lighter grounds, architectural finishes. Across a full background it can read flat, so give it one stronger accent. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.6:1. The hex code is #808486.
Questions about #808486
What is #808486 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808486 is rgb(128, 132, 134), in HSL hsl(200, 2%, 51%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #808486?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, or oak keep #808486 from feeling flat, since the grey itself carries a faint cool cast. Deep navy also reads richer against it than plain black does.
Is #808486 readable on white or black?
#808486 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.