#97828D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted mauve leans heavily into grey, offering a matte appearance that feels calm and understated. Because it is highly desaturated, #97828d works best as a subtle background rather than a loud accent. The hex code for this color is #97828d. It provides enough contrast to keep small black text readable, making it a functional choice for clean, modern user interfaces.
Questions about #97828d
What is #97828d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97828d is rgb(151, 130, 141), in HSL hsl(329, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 7%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #97828d work well for website text?
#97828d is generally too light and low-contrast to serve as primary body text against a white background. It functions much better as a subtle UI background, border accent, or a muted header color paired with darker text like charcoal.
What color families pair naturally with #97828d?
Is #97828d readable on white or black?
#97828d has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.