Color swatch image showing #848483 with RGB(132,132,131) values

#848483 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #848483 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#848483 Color Information

#848483 RGB value is (132, 132, 131). The hex color red value is 132, green is 132, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 0 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 48 percent.

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#848483 Color Meaning

Color #848483 rejects shine for substance. #848483 warm gray, stripped of blue or purple bias, mimics tarnished metal—valuable not for reflection, but for endurance. Color #848483 signals maturity in tech, finance, and editorial design, where flash distracts from function. Perceptual research shows that mid-tone grays like color #848483 create optimal contrast for dark text while reducing screen fatigue—outperforming both cool grays and pure black backgrounds. Its neutrality isn’t empty; #848483’s intentional. #848483 frames content without competing. Historically, “#848483” referred to heirloom flatware passed through generations—valued for use, not display. Today, color #848483 conveys the same ethos in branding that values legacy over trend. #848483’s never loud, but always present—like a well-tuned engine or a perfectly weighted pen.

Convert #848483 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
#848483
RGB
rgb(132, 132, 131)
HSL
hsl(60°, 0%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 1%, 52%)
XYZ
21.8637 23.0468 24.7689
Yxy
23.0468 0.3138 0.3308
Hunter Lab
48.0071 -0.0186 0.0460
CIE-Lab
55.1205 -0.1939 0.5319

RGB Values

Red132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue131 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

#848483 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.

#848483 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

(WCAG 2.1) Test #848483 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+)

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

See how #848483 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.

Background Color

background-color: #848483;

Text Color

color: #848483;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #848483;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #84848340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #848483;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #848483 0%, #4e4e4e 100%);

#848483 Color FAQs

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