#83888E Hex Color
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Dusty and desaturated, this slate blue functions as a reliable neutral for corporate branding or UI design. The hex code #83888e carries a serious, grounded tone that avoids the distraction of vivid hues. It works best as a supporting background rather than a main focus. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it provides a safe, readable choice for detailed layouts where clarity matters.
Questions about #83888e
What is #83888e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83888e is rgb(131, 136, 142), in HSL hsl(213, 5%, 54%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 44%.
Is #83888e considered a warm or cool color?
#83888e leans decidedly cool due to its strong blue-grey undertones. While it functions as a neutral, it lacks the warmth of brown or beige tones, making it ideal for clean, modern interfaces that require a calm, sophisticated, and professional aesthetic.
What colors pair best with #83888e for UI design?
This color pairs beautifully with crisp white or light silver for high-contrast backgrounds, and it anchors darker text colors effectively. For a balanced palette, it also works well as a supporting background behind accents like navy or muted teals.
Is #83888e readable on white or black?
#83888e has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.