#848C8D Hex Color
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Somewhere between wet concrete and a storm cloud, this grey sits at mid lightness with almost no color left in it. #848c8d works best as a supporting tone: it holds black text at about 6.1:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind body copy. White type drops to roughly 3.4:1, fine for large headings only. It flatters burnt orange and deep teal better than pure white, and across big surfaces it can read flat.
Questions about #848c8d
What is #848c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848c8d is rgb(132, 140, 141), in HSL hsl(187, 4%, 54%) and in CMYK 6%, 1%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #848c8d?
Warm accents like terracotta or burnt orange bring out its faint cool cast, while deep teal keeps a palette subdued and professional. Pair it with off-white rather than pure white to avoid a washed-out look.
Is #848c8d readable on white or black?
#848c8d has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.