#81838B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #81838B?

RGB(129, 131, 139), HSL(228.0, 4.1%, 52.5%), CMYK(7.2%, 5.8%, 0.0%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #81838B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#81838B is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 129, 131, 139, in HSL 228.0°, 4.1%, 52.5%, and in CMYK 7.2%, 5.8%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 7046 Telegrey 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#81838B

RGB

129, 131, 139

HSL

228.0, 4.1%, 52.5%

HSV

228.0, 7.2%, 54.5%

CMYK

7.2%, 5.8%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.6109 0.0122 274.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7046 Telegrey 2

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.