Color swatch image showing #82827F with RGB(130,130,127) values

#82827F Color Meaning and Information

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

#82827F Color Information

#82827F RGB value is (130, 130, 127). The hex color red value is 130, green is 130, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 1 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent, 49 percent.

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#82827F Color Meaning

Color #82827F signifies neutrality, balance, and composure. #82827F medium gray is unassuming yet stable, providing a sense of reliability and quiet order. Psychologically, color #82827F reduces emotional overstimulation, fosters clear judgment, and serves as a neutral support for other colors. Culturally, color #82827F embodies sophistication, practicality, and restraint in Western contexts, while in Eastern philosophy #82827F reflects equilibrium and moderation. Fengshui encourages gray for stabilizing energy in spaces without drawing excessive attention. In chakra work, #82827F is associated with grounding and the subtle balance between extremes, linking partially to root and solar plexus energies. In arts and design, color #82827F is a foundational color. #82827F 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 #82827F 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
#82827F
RGB
rgb(130, 130, 127)
HSL
hsl(60°, 1%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 2%, 51%)
XYZ
21.0193 22.2434 23.2642
Yxy
22.2434 0.3160 0.3344
Hunter Lab
47.1629 -0.0537 0.1328
CIE-Lab
54.2843 -0.5856 1.6142

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green130 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue127 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#82827F 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

#82827F 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 #82827F 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+)

3.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #82827F 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

#82827F

protanopia

#828280

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #82827F;

Text Color

color: #82827F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #82827F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #82827F40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #82827F 0%, #4c4c4b 100%);

#82827F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #82827F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.