#83828B Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty violet sits between a neutral grey and a muted purple. Because of its low chroma, #83828b functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with off-whites or deep charcoals to keep the palette clean. The hex code #83828b meets WCAG AA standards for small text when paired with black, ensuring solid readability in user interfaces.
Questions about #83828b
What is #83828b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83828b is rgb(131, 130, 139), in HSL hsl(247, 4%, 53%) and in CMYK 6%, 6%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #83828b?
Does #83828b count as a warm or cool tone?
#83828b generally reads as a cool-leaning neutral, though its dusty quality keeps it from feeling icy. It sits firmly between grey and purple, offering enough complexity to feel sophisticated without overwhelming a design, especially when compared to pure grey.
Is #83828b readable on white or black?
#83828b has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.