#848080 Hex Color
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#848080 is a mid-tone grey with a faint warm undertone, close to the shade of wet concrete. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for UI backgrounds, typography, and minimal product design. Black text stays readable against it at about 5.4:1 contrast. It can read a little flat next to pure white, so pair it with navy or burgundy to give it depth.
Questions about #848080
What is #848080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848080 is rgb(132, 128, 128), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #848080?
#848080 pairs well with navy, burgundy, and deep forest green, which look richer against its muted tone. Warm woods and creams also flatter it in interiors and packaging.
Is #848080 a warm or cool grey?
#848080 reads as a slightly warm grey. Its faint red undertone keeps it from feeling clinical, so it suits spaces and screens meant to feel calm and settled.
Is #848080 readable on white or black?
#848080 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.