Color swatch image showing #82827C with RGB(130,130,124) values

#82827C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #82827C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#82827C Color Information

#82827C RGB value is (130, 130, 124). The hex color red value is 130, green is 130, and blue is 124. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 2 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 5 percent, 49 percent.

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#82827C Color Meaning

Color #82827C signifies neutrality, balance, and composure. #82827C medium gray is unassuming yet stable, providing a sense of reliability and quiet order. Psychologically, color #82827C reduces emotional overstimulation, fosters clear judgment, and serves as a neutral support for other colors. Culturally, color #82827C embodies sophistication, practicality, and restraint in Western contexts, while in Eastern philosophy #82827C reflects equilibrium and moderation. Fengshui encourages gray for stabilizing energy in spaces without drawing excessive attention. In chakra work, #82827C is associated with grounding and the subtle balance between extremes, linking partially to root and solar plexus energies. In arts and design, color #82827C is a foundational color. #82827C works as a background, text, or accent that allows brighter shades to shine, contributing to structured, contemporary, and industrial aesthetics. Its medium shade bridges light and dark contrasts effectively.

Color Conversion

Convert #82827C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#82827C
RGB
rgb(130, 130, 124)
HSL
hsl(60°, 2%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 5%, 51%)
XYZ
20.8266 22.1663 22.2496
Yxy
22.1663 0.3192 0.3398
Hunter Lab
47.0811 -0.1058 0.2617
CIE-Lab
54.2030 -1.1620 3.2382

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue124 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow5 / 100 (5%)
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#82827C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#82827C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #82827C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #82827C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #82827C;

Text Color

color: #82827C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #82827C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #82827C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #82827C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #82827C 0%, #4d4d4a 100%);

#82827C Color FAQs

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