#848488 Hex Color
Muted grey with cool restraint
#848488 is a medium, low-saturation grey with a faint blue-violet undertone and an ashy, dusty finish. The hex code feels restrained and professional. Use it as a supporting tone for interfaces, typography, product design, and architecture. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.6:1, while white may look weak against its muted surface.
Questions about #848488
What is #848488 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848488 is rgb(132, 132, 136), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 53%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #848488?
#848488 pairs well with off-white, ink navy, and muted terracotta because these choices add warmth or contrast without overpowering its low-saturation base, making it effective as a supporting neutral in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #848488 readable on white or black?
#848488 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.