#84A59D Hex Color
A soft, dusty teal with gray undertones
This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a muted gray undertone that prevents it from appearing too vivid. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #84a59d works well for UI elements or small blocks of body copy in tech and wellness interfaces. It grounds brighter palettes when used as a supporting tone, though it can look washed out if paired with stark white.
Questions about #84a59d
What is #84a59d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84a59d is rgb(132, 165, 157), in HSL hsl(165, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 5%, 35%.
What design style suits the hex color #84a59d?
This color thrives in modern, minimalist, or wellness-focused branding because its muted gray undertone creates a calming, sophisticated atmosphere. It works perfectly as a grounding element for brighter UI palettes that need a softer, less aggressive anchor point.
Is #84a59d readable on white or black?
#84a59d has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.