#848787 Hex Color
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#848787 is a medium, low-saturation grey with a slightly green, ashy cast. Its restrained tone supports practical, professional layouts without feeling stark. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for interfaces, typography, product design, or architectural palettes. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.8:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #848787
What is #848787 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848787 is rgb(132, 135, 135), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 52%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #848787?
#848787 works well with navy, burgundy, and warm off-white because its muted green cast balances deeper or warmer accents without competing with them. Use it as a supporting neutral, then reserve richer colors for calls to action or focal details.
Is #848787 readable on white or black?
#848787 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.