#838787 Hex Color
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Reach for #838787 when an interface needs a mid grey that stays out of the way. This shade of grey is almost colorless, with a faint ashy, slightly cool cast. Black text on it reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy. Use it as a supporting tone or large background field; next to pure white it can read flat and washed out.
Questions about #838787
What is #838787 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #838787 is rgb(131, 135, 135), in HSL hsl(180, 2%, 52%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #838787?
Warm accents work best. #838787 reads slightly cool and ashy, so terracotta, mustard, or deep burgundy stop a palette from going flat. Cream whites also sit better beside it than pure white.
Is #838787 readable on white or black?
#838787 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.