#86898D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #86898D?

RGB(134, 137, 141), HSL(214.3, 3.0%, 53.9%), CMYK(5.0%, 2.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%).

Q: Does #86898D meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#86898D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 134, 137, 141, in HSL 214.3°, 3.0%, 53.9%, and in CMYK 5.0%, 2.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 7046 Telegrey 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#86898D

RGB

134, 137, 141

HSL

214.3, 3.0%, 53.9%

HSV

214.3, 5.0%, 55.3%

CMYK

5.0%, 2.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.6288 0.007 255.5

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.