honeydew 4

#838B83

X11 color

Honeydew 4 (#838B83) is the darkest X11 honeydew variant, a medium cool gray with very subtle green undertones that are barely perceptible. At this depth, it functions as a practical cool-leaning neutral gray, useful for secondary content, subtle borders, and supporting tones in clean, airy green-tinted design systems.

Color Values

HEX

#838B83

RGB

131, 139, 131

HSL

120.0, 3.3%, 52.9%

HSV

120.0, 5.8%, 54.5%

CMYK

5.8%, 0.0%, 5.8%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.6277 0.0151 145.4

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #838B83;
color: #838B83;
border-color: #838B83;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 500 #737373

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #838B83?

RGB(131, 139, 131) · HSL(120.0, 3.3%, 52.9%) · CMYK(5.8%, 0.0%, 5.8%, 45.5%)

Does #838B83 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.51:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #838B83?

Use 000000 text on a #838B83 background; contrast on black is 5.99:1.