#808687 Hex Color
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UI designers reach for #808687 when plain white feels too bright and darker greys feel too heavy. This medium grey leans a touch cool, with low saturation that keeps layouts calm and neutral. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.7:1 contrast, so it works behind body copy. Use it as a background or supporting tone, and pair it with terracotta or deep teal accents.
Questions about #808687
What is #808687 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808687 is rgb(128, 134, 135), in HSL hsl(189, 3%, 52%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #808687?
Terracotta, deep teal, and warm wood tones sharpen #808687's cool grey. Since it carries almost no color of its own, it flatters saturated accents far more than soft neutrals.
Is #808687 readable on white or black?
#808687 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.