#82897F Hex Color
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Ashy lime with a heavy dose of grey, #82897f is muted and steady rather than bright. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, pairing well with warm terracotta or deep plum without stealing focus. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, so it also holds up as a UI background.
Questions about #82897f
What is #82897f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82897f is rgb(130, 137, 127), in HSL hsl(102, 4%, 52%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 7%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #82897f?
Warm accents like terracotta and burgundy bring out its faint green undertone, while charcoal keeps the pairing calm and neutral. Avoid pale yellows, which make it look muddy.
Is #82897f readable on white or black?
#82897f has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.