#838D8A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #838d8a sits between dusty teal and soft gray, with low saturation that keeps it composed rather than vivid. The hex code #838d8a suits healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces as a supporting tone or calm UI background. Pair this color with warm white and deep charcoal; black text remains readable at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #838d8a
What is #838d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #838d8a is rgb(131, 141, 138), in HSL hsl(162, 4%, 53%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 2%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #838d8a?
#838d8a pairs well with warm white, deep charcoal, and muted blue-green accents; its subdued gray-green character also works beside terracotta for measured warmth without making the palette feel bright or busy.
Is #838d8a a warm or cool color?
#838d8a reads as a cool, muted gray-green because its blue-green influence outweighs its slight earthy softness, while low saturation keeps the result composed rather than icy, vivid, or strongly green. It can still sit comfortably with warmer neutrals.
Where can #838d8a be used?
#838d8a works well as a calm UI background, secondary surface, border, or supporting brand tone in healthcare, wellness, and technology designs because its low saturation stays present without competing with content.
Is #838d8a readable on white or black?
#838d8a has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.