Solid Atoll through Plowing

#868a86 RGB(134,138,134)

About this color

Solid Atoll through Plowing occupies the medium, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #868a86 — RGB(134, 138, 134).

#868a86RGB(134, 138, 134)

HSL 120° · 2% saturation · 53% lightness

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Psychology

Grey is the great mediator — it recedes, balances, and gives other colours room to speak.

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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 accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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
Solid Atoll through Plowing
HEX
#868a86
RGB
rgb(134,138,134)
RGB%
rgb(52.5%,54.1%,52.5%)
HSL
hsl(120,2%,53%)
HSV
hsv(120,3%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(3,0,3,46)
LAB
lab(57,-2,2)
LCH
lch(57,3,135)
sRGB
(0.525,0.541,0.525)
HEX8
#868a86ff
CSS Name
Decimal
134138134

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
2%
Hue
120°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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