#848487 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty mid-tone gray, #848487 provides a stable foundation for minimal interfaces and typography. Because this hex code offers a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it meets WCAG AA standards for readable body copy. It avoids visual clutter, making it a practical choice for UI backgrounds. Use it to ground bright accent colors without overwhelming your primary design elements.
Questions about #848487
What is #848487 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848487 is rgb(132, 132, 135), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 52%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 47%.
What color palettes work best with #848487?
Is #848487 readable on white or black?
#848487 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.