#828376 Hex Color
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The hex code #828376 is not the sunny yellow its name suggests. It sits closer to gray, dusty and ashy, with only a trace of warmth. That makes it a useful supporting tone beside deep plum or teal, though large blocks can read muddy. Black text clears WCAG AA at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #828376
What is #828376 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828376 is rgb(130, 131, 118), in HSL hsl(65, 5%, 49%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 10%, 49%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #828376?
Rich burgundy, deep teal, and navy all work with #828376 because they are dark enough to give its muted yellow real contrast. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #828376 a warm or cool color?
It leans warm but only barely. The yellow undertone adds a trace of warmth, yet the heavy gray keeps it from reading sunny, so it behaves almost neutral in most palettes.
Does #828376 pass WCAG AA for text?
Black text on #828376 gives about 5.5:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls short, so keep white type off this background.
Is #828376 readable on white or black?
#828376 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.