#838688

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #838688?

RGB(131, 134, 136), HSL(204.0, 2.1%, 52.4%), CMYK(3.7%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 46.7%).

Q: Does #838688 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.66:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#838688 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 131, 134, 136, in HSL 204.0°, 2.1%, 52.4%, and in CMYK 3.7%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 46.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 9023 Pearl Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#838688

RGB

131, 134, 136

HSL

204.0, 2.1%, 52.4%

HSV

204.0, 3.7%, 53.3%

CMYK

3.7%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 46.7%

OKLCH

0.6182 0.0047 236.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 9023 Pearl Dark Grey

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.