#828483 Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone grey functions as a steady, professional base for clean UI design. Because it offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio with black text, it provides enough legibility for small body copy without the harshness of white backgrounds. Use this shade as a primary neutral to ground more vivid accent colors. The hex code for this ashy, balanced grey is #828483.
Questions about #828483
What is #828483 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828483 is rgb(130, 132, 131), in HSL hsl(150, 1%, 51%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #828483 for a modern palette?
This ashy grey functions best as a grounding neutral for more vibrant accents, pairing well with navy for depth or terracotta for a balanced, earthy warmth. Use it to anchor high-contrast elements without creating visual fatigue.
Is #828483 readable on white or black?
#828483 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.