When Settled Arch into Clearing

#858883 RGB(133,136,131)

About this color

When Settled Arch into Clearing occupies the medium, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #858883 — RGB(133, 136, 131).

#858883RGB(133, 136, 131)

HSL 96° · 2% saturation · 52% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color formats

Name
When Settled Arch into Clearing
HEX
#858883
RGB
rgb(133,136,131)
RGB%
rgb(52.2%,53.3%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(96,2%,52%)
HSV
hsv(96,4%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(2,0,4,47)
LAB
lab(56,-2,2)
LCH
lch(56,3,135)
sRGB
(0.522,0.533,0.514)
HEX8
#858883ff
CSS Name
Decimal
133136131

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
2%
Hue
96°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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