#837C6D
A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Gray.
About #837C6D
The hex code #837C6D represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Gray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 124, and 109.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 5% M, 17% Y, and 49% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#837C6D
RGB131, 124, 109
HSL40.9°, 9.2%, 47.1%
CMYK0%, 5%, 17%, 49%
HSV40.9°, 16.8%, 51.4%
LAB52.2, -0.0, 9.1
XYZ19.3, 20.3, 17.4
Decimal8617069
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.07:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.31:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #837C6D;
}
.text-color {
color: #837C6D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #837C6D;
}