#828282 Hex Color
A steady and reliable mid-tone gray
#828282 acts as a steady, mid-tone neutral ideal for minimal web interfaces. Because this shade maintains a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black, it functions well for body text and legible UI backgrounds. This hex code avoids appearing washed out, serving as a reliable base for professional branding or structured layouts that require a grounded, stable aesthetic.
Questions about #828282
What is #828282 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828282 is rgb(130, 130, 130), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 49%.
Is #828282 considered a warm or cool gray?
#828282 acts as a true neutral gray, lacking significant warm or cool undertones. Because it sits perfectly in the middle of the spectrum, it remains versatile enough to pair with both vibrant accent colors and muted, earthy tones without clashing.
Is #828282 readable on white or black?
#828282 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.