#838383
A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Gray.
About #838383
The hex code #838383 represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Gray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 131, and 131.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 49% K. With a hue angle of 0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the neutral spectrum.
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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#838383
RGB131, 131, 131
HSL0°, 0%, 51.4%
CMYK0%, 0%, 0%, 49%
HSV0°, 0.0%, 51.4%
LAB54.8, 0.0, -0.0
XYZ21.6, 22.7, 24.7
Decimal8618883
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.54:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.62:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.71:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #838383;
}
.text-color {
color: #838383;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #838383;
}