#838D8D Hex Color
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#838d8d is a muted, dusty cyan with heavy grey undertones. It functions best as a supporting tone or neutral background for tech interfaces. Because it offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black, you can safely use it for small body text. Pair this shade with warm whites or charcoal to prevent it from looking muddy. This versatile hex code works well in professional branding.
Questions about #838d8d
What is #838d8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #838d8d is rgb(131, 141, 141), in HSL hsl(180, 4%, 53%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #838d8d?
#838d8d works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or warm off-whites to prevent the grey undertones from appearing muddy. It also functions effectively as a grounding element for muted accent colors like soft sage or muted terracotta.
Is #838d8d readable on white or black?
#838d8d has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.