#827F7E Hex Color

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Muted and sitting just below the middle of the value scale, #827f7e is a grey with a faint warm undertone. It reads practical and composed, which suits minimal interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes. This hex code works best as a supporting tone or UI background, though it can look flat against pure white. Black text on it reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for AA small body text.

Questions about #827f7e

What is #827f7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #827f7e is rgb(130, 127, 126), in HSL hsl(15, 2%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #827f7e?
Muted earth tones and deep shades flatter #827f7e best, since bright saturated colors make it read flat. Try it with burgundy or olive for warmth, or deep navy for a cooler, more formal feel.
Is #827f7e readable on white or black?
#827f7e has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.