#848895 Hex Color
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#848895 is a muted indigo-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, weathered finish. Its restrained saturation supports calm, order, sensitivity, and spiritual themes without feeling decorative. Use it as a supporting tone in meditation, luxury, denim, or night-sky palettes, paired with warm ivory or deep plum. Black text reads clearly, with about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #848895.
Questions about #848895
What is #848895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #848895 is rgb(132, 136, 149), in HSL hsl(226, 7%, 55%) and in CMYK 11%, 9%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #848895?
#848895 pairs well with warm ivory, deep plum, and mauve, which balance its cool indigo-gray base without making the palette feel stark. Use warm ivory for lift and deep plum for richer, atmospheric contrast.
Is #848895 readable on white or black?
#848895 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.