#848587 Hex Color
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#848587 is a true mid grey with almost no saturation, so it reads steady and practical. Use it as a supporting tone or secondary surface, where its faint ash undertone keeps layouts calm. It can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with darker text or warmer accents. Black type on this hex code reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #848587
What is #848587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848587 is rgb(132, 133, 135), in HSL hsl(220, 1%, 52%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #848587?
Its faint cool cast pairs well with warm accents like terracotta or olive, which keep the grey from feeling flat. Deep navy also makes it read slightly lighter.
Is #848587 readable on white or black?
#848587 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.