#82848B Hex Color
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Reach for #82848b when a design calls for indigo with the volume turned down. This ashy, almost-grey shade carries a faint violet undertone, so it reads contemplative rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone, and pairs surprisingly well with deep burgundy or warm ochre. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code, making it a solid mid-tone background.
Questions about #82848b
What is #82848b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82848b is rgb(130, 132, 139), in HSL hsl(227, 4%, 53%) and in CMYK 6%, 5%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #82848b?
Black text. It reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. White text falls short, so keep light type off this background.
What colors pair well with #82848b?
Deep burgundy and warm ochre bring out its faint violet undertone, while crisp white can make it look washed out. Try it as a supporting tone rather than the dominant color.
Is #82848b readable on white or black?
#82848b has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.