#838474 Hex Color
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Far from sunny, #838474 is a dusty, gray-leaning yellow that reads like weathered khaki. The muted hex code works best as a supporting tone behind punchier accents, and it flatters deep navy without turning muddy. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.5:1, so small body copy stays readable. Sale banners, budget branding, and construction graphics suit its understated character.
Questions about #838474
What is #838474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #838474 is rgb(131, 132, 116), in HSL hsl(64, 6%, 49%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 12%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #838474?
Pair #838474 with deep navy for contrast or charcoal for a tonal, industrial feel. Cream and terracotta warm it up without adding noise. Its low saturation keeps any pairing calm, so let bolder partners carry the palette.
Is #838474 readable on white or black?
#838474 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.