#828484 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-value neutral, #828484 has an ashy, dusty quality that keeps layouts restrained and practical. It works well as a supporting tone for interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes, especially beside off-white or charcoal. Black text reaches about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio here, making this hex code suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #828484
What is #828484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828484 is rgb(130, 132, 132), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 51%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #828484?
#828484 pairs well with off-white, charcoal, navy, and muted sage, creating restrained palettes with gentle contrast and subtle color interest for interfaces, editorial layouts, and architectural designs with calm visual balance. Lighter neutrals keep the result airy, while deeper accents add definition.
Is #828484 warm or cool?
#828484 reads as a slightly cool neutral because its RGB values contain a subtle blue-green cast rather than a warm red or yellow bias, particularly when used beside warmer colors in neutral palettes. It stays understated instead of feeling icy or stark.
Is #828484 readable on white or black?
#828484 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.