#829592 Hex Color
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Sea glass left out in the sun comes close to #829592, a muted teal with heavy grey undertones. Its low saturation keeps designs feeling settled and grown up, which suits wellness brands, healthcare, and calm interfaces. It works best as a background or supporting tone, and black text passes AA against it at about 6.7:1. Pair it with terracotta for warmth.
Questions about #829592
What is #829592 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #829592 is rgb(130, 149, 146), in HSL hsl(171, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 2%, 42%.
What text color works best on #829592?
Black text. It reaches about 6.7:1 contrast against #829592, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requires for body text. White text falls short at this lightness, so keep it off small type.
What colors pair well with #829592?
Warm accents like terracotta bring out its grey-green undertones, while charcoal keeps palettes grounded and professional. Avoid bright cyans, which make this muted teal look washed out.
Is #829592 readable on white or black?
#829592 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.