#84878D Hex Color
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This mid-tone grey reads as a steady, professional neutral. Because of its dusty character, #84878d works best as a background or secondary structural element in UI designs rather than a focal point. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Use the hex code #84878d when you need a muted, stable foundation that doesn’t distract from your content.
Questions about #84878d
What is #84878d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84878d is rgb(132, 135, 141), in HSL hsl(220, 4%, 54%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 45%.
Is #84878d suitable for UI design text?
Yes, #84878d functions well as a secondary structural grey, but you should verify it against your background for accessibility. While black text is preferred for high-contrast body copy, this shade works best for labels, placeholders, or borders where subtle visual separation is needed.
What colors pair well with #84878d?
Is #84878d readable on white or black?
#84878d has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.