#857A85 Hex Color
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A dusty, almost grey purple with a matte finish. #857a85 reads muted and calm, which makes it a strong supporting tone for cream, sage, or deep plum. Black text passes contrast on it, so it works behind small body copy.
Questions about #857a85
What is #857a85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857a85 is rgb(133, 122, 133), in HSL hsl(300, 4%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #857a85?
Cream, sage, and deep plum flatter this ashy purple without competing with it. Its low saturation means it also anchors brighter accents like gold or teal in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #857a85 readable on white or black?
#857a85 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.