#829093 Hex Color
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Dusty and desaturated, #829093 blends a cyan hue with heavy grey undertones. The hex code offers a professional, muted appearance ideal for tech interfaces or corporate branding. Designers benefit from its accessibility, as it maintains a strong 6.4:1 contrast ratio with black text. Use this shade as a balanced base color instead of an accent, as its subtle character disappears in complex, busy layouts.
Questions about #829093
What is #829093 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #829093 is rgb(130, 144, 147), in HSL hsl(191, 7%, 54%) and in CMYK 12%, 2%, 0%, 42%.
How should I use #829093 in a website design?
#829093 works best as a stable base color for UI elements or background sections that require a professional, calm aesthetic. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it is an excellent, accessible choice for readability in technical interfaces.
Does #829093 appear warm or cool?
#829093 sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, leaning heavily into cyan-blue undertones while being heavily desaturated by grey. It avoids feeling icy or vibrant, instead offering a grounded, neutral presence that pairs well with charcoal or deep slate.
Is #829093 readable on white or black?
#829093 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.