Color swatch image showing #84847F with RGB(132,132,127) values

#84847F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #84847F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#84847F Color Information

#84847F RGB value is (132, 132, 127). The hex color red value is 132, green is 132, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 2 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 4 percent, 48 percent.

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#84847F Color Meaning

Color #84847F rejects shine for substance. #84847F warm gray, stripped of blue or purple bias, mimics tarnished metal—valuable not for reflection, but for endurance. Color #84847F signals maturity in tech, finance, and editorial design, where flash distracts from function. Perceptual research shows that mid-tone grays like color #84847F create optimal contrast for dark text while reducing screen fatigue—outperforming both cool grays and pure black backgrounds. Its neutrality isn’t empty; #84847F’s intentional. #84847F frames content without competing. Historically, “#84847F” referred to heirloom flatware passed through generations—valued for use, not display. Today, color #84847F conveys the same ethos in branding that values legacy over trend. #84847F’s never loud, but always present—like a well-tuned engine or a perfectly weighted pen.

Color Conversion

Convert #84847F 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
#84847F
RGB
rgb(132, 132, 127)
HSL
hsl(60°, 2%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 4%, 52%)
XYZ
21.5977 22.9404 23.3683
Yxy
22.9404 0.3181 0.3378
Hunter Lab
47.8961 -0.0919 0.2273
CIE-Lab
55.0109 -0.9688 2.6889

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue127 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#84847F 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

#84847F 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 #84847F 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+)

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #84847F 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

#84847F

protanopia

#848480

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #84847F;

Text Color

color: #84847F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #84847F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #84847F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #84847F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #84847F 0%, #4e4e4b 100%);

#84847F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #84847F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.