#828491 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #828491 blends indigo with a soft gray cast, creating a structured, reflective feel without strong saturation. This hex code works well as a supporting tone for meditation, luxury, or night-sky branding, especially beside warm ivory or deep plum. Black text remains readable for small body copy, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #828491
What is #828491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #828491 is rgb(130, 132, 145), in HSL hsl(232, 6%, 54%) and in CMYK 10%, 9%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #828491?
#828491 pairs well with warm ivory, muted mauve, deep plum, and charcoal because these colors balance its cool indigo-gray base while preserving its subdued, polished character in calm interfaces and atmospheric branding. Warm ivory creates softer contrast, while mauve adds a gentle tonal transition.
Does #828491 read as warm or cool?
#828491 reads as cool because its blue and indigo influence is stronger than its muted gray cast, giving the shade a reserved, reflective mood rather than the warmth associated with beige, brown, or red-based neutrals.
Is #828491 readable on white or black?
#828491 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.