#838D95 Hex Color
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The hex code #838d95 is a muted, ashy blue-gray with dusty undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained color supports trust and reliability in security, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm off-white. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, so it works well for accessible body copy.
Questions about #838d95
What is #838d95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #838d95 is rgb(131, 141, 149), in HSL hsl(207, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #838d95?
Does #838d95 look warm or cool?
#838d95 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component is strongest, though its muted saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than icy and prevents the shade from feeling overly cold or stark. It suits steady, practical, and understated visual layouts.
Is #838d95 readable on white or black?
#838d95 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.