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Custom Color Color: HEX #848F89 Meaning and Live Preview

Explore Custom Color (HEX #848F89), a gray-based color. Discover comprehensive RGB, HSL, CMYK values, color psychology, design inspiration, complementary palettes, and accessibility guidelines for Custom Color.

Quick Copy Color Codes

Color Spaces of #848F89

SpaceV1V2V3V4
RGB132143137
HSL0.410.050.54
HSV147°8°56°
CMYK0.080.000.040.44
XYZ23.85326.35627.493
Yxy26.3560.3070.339
Hunter Lab51.34-4.231.45
CIE Lab58.37-5.201.82

Understanding #848f89 Color Theory

Color Temperature

Neutral color - Provides balance and versatility. Works well with all color temperatures.

Brightness Level

Lightness: 54% - Medium-light tone, versatile for various applications

Saturation

Saturation: 5% - Muted/desaturated - Professional and subtle

Shades of #848f89

Darker variations created by adding black

Tints of #848f89

Lighter variations created by adding white

Color Psychology & Symbolism of #848f89

Gray represents neutrality, balance, and sophistication. It is versatile and works well as a background color.

Associated Emotions

NeutralityBalanceSophisticationProfessionalismTimelessness

Industry Applications

  • Corporate design
  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Professional services
  • Background elements

Cultural Significance

Gray represents neutrality, balance, and sophistication. It's professional and timeless, serving as an excellent foundation color that allows other colors to shine while maintaining a modern aesthetic.

Design Applications of #848f89

Web Design

  • Background colors and hero sections
  • Button colors and call-to-action elements
  • Navigation bars and headers
  • Accent colors for links and highlights
  • Form elements and input fields

Graphic Design

  • Logo design and brand identity
  • Poster and flyer backgrounds
  • Social media graphics
  • Infographic elements
  • Business card accents

Other Applications

  • Interior design and wall colors
  • Product packaging design
  • Textile and fashion design
  • Presentation slides and decks
  • Digital illustrations

CSS Code for #848f89

Copy and paste these CSS code snippets to use #848f89 in your web projects.

Accessibility Guidelines for #848f89

Contrast Ratios (WCAG 2.1)

This color provides good contrast with dark text on #848f89 backgrounds.

  • • Normal text (under 18pt): minimum 4.5:1 ratio
  • • Large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold): minimum 3:1 ratio
  • • UI components and graphics: minimum 3:1 ratio

Color Blindness Considerations

When using this color, ensure that information is not conveyed by color alone. Provide text labels, patterns, or other visual indicators to make content accessible to all users.

Complete Guide to #848F89 (Custom Color)

#848F89 (Custom Color) is a gray-based color with precise digital coordinates of RGB 132, 143, 137. In the HSL color model, it features a hue of 147°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 54%, making it light in overall appearance.

For professional printing applications, #848f89 converts to CMYK values of Cyan: 8%, Magenta: 0%, Yellow: 4%, and Black: 44%. These precise values ensure accurate color reproduction across digital and print media.

When implementing #848f89 in web projects, developers have multiple CSS options. The hexadecimal format (#848f89), RGB notation (rgb(132, 143, 137)), or HSL (hsl(147, 5%, 54%)) all produce identical results. Modern CSS also supports the alpha channel for transparency effects.

To create visually appealing designs with #848f89, consider these color harmony principles: Complementary colors provide maximum contrast, analogous colors create cohesive palettes, and triadic schemes offer balanced variety. Our color wheel tool above demonstrates these relationships.

When using #848f89 in professional design work, maintain consistency across all brand touchpoints. Create a comprehensive style guide documenting primary, secondary, and accent color usage. Follow the 60-30-10 rule: use 60% neutral/dominant color, 30% secondary color, and 10% accent color like #848f89.

#848f89 (Custom Color) adheres to industry color standards including sRGB color space for web display, Adobe RGB for professional photography, and CMYK for print production. While not web-safe, modern displays support over 16 million colors, making #848f89 suitable for contemporary digital design.

Frequently Asked Questions about #848f89