#858C8A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #858C8A?

RGB(133, 140, 138), HSL(162.9, 3.0%, 53.5%), CMYK(5.0%, 0.0%, 1.4%, 45.1%).

Q: Does #858C8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.43:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#858C8A is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 133, 140, 138, in HSL 162.9°, 3.0%, 53.5%, and in CMYK 5.0%, 0.0%, 1.4%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is azure 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#858C8A

RGB

133, 140, 138

HSL

162.9, 3.0%, 53.5%

HSV

162.9, 5.0%, 54.9%

CMYK

5.0%, 0.0%, 1.4%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.6337 0.0087 177.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: azure 4

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.