#81878F Hex Color
A cool and muted dusty blue shade
Ashy and muted, #81878f sits between a dusty blue and a cool grey. This desaturated tone works best as a supporting background or a secondary UI element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to ground its washed-out appearance. The hex code for this reliable shade is #81878f, which offers enough contrast for legible small body text.
Questions about #81878f
What is #81878f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81878f is rgb(129, 135, 143), in HSL hsl(214, 6%, 53%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #81878f?
#81878f works exceptionally well when contrasted against crisp whites or grounded by deep charcoal. Its dusty quality also balances surprisingly well with earthy terracotta, which adds a touch of necessary warmth to this otherwise cool, reserved blue-grey tone.
Is #81878f suitable for small text?
This shade generally offers enough contrast for legible body text when placed on clean white backgrounds, but you should verify it against your specific font size. For strict accessibility standards, always run a contrast check before using it for fine details or small UI labels.
Is #81878f readable on white or black?
#81878f has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.