#828386 Hex Color
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This dusty grey provides a steady, neutral base for minimalist interfaces. Because it is mid-tone, it offers enough contrast for legible black typography, meeting standard accessibility requirements for body text. The hex code for this color is #828386. Use it as a supporting tone to ground brighter colors or as a background shade when you want a restrained, professional aesthetic without the starkness of pure white.
Questions about #828386
What is #828386 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828386 is rgb(130, 131, 134), in HSL hsl(225, 2%, 52%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 47%.
What design aesthetic works best with #828386?
#828386 excels in minimalist and professional branding where a restrained, non-distracting palette is required. Because it sits firmly in the mid-tone range, it provides a stable backdrop that allows brighter accent colors to pop without creating visual fatigue for the reader.
Is #828386 readable on white or black?
#828386 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.