#818583 Hex Color
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The hex code #818583 is a medium, muted grey with a faint green undertone. Its dusty, ashy quality gives interfaces, architecture, and product designs a restrained professional feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white, navy, or natural wood rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly on it, with about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #818583
What is #818583 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818583 is rgb(129, 133, 131), in HSL hsl(150, 2%, 51%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #818583?
#818583 pairs well with warm white, navy, and natural wood, which balance its slightly cool gray base with warmth, depth, and organic texture. Use it as a supporting surface or accent rather than covering every element.
Does #818583 look warm or cool?
#818583 reads as a neutral-to-cool medium gray because its faint green undertone keeps the dusty surface from feeling beige or warm. It can still sit comfortably beside natural wood and warm white, which soften its restrained, professional appearance.
Is #818583 readable on white or black?
#818583 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.