#857C8E Hex Color
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#857c8e is a muted, ashy purple with a matte finish and almost-gray undertones. Its restrained saturation brings calm, sensitivity, and subtle mystery to branding, spiritual themes, and interface design. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm ivory. Black text achieves about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #857c8e.
Questions about #857c8e
What is #857c8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857c8e is rgb(133, 124, 142), in HSL hsl(270, 7%, 52%) and in CMYK 6%, 13%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #857c8e?
Does #857c8e look warm or cool?
#857c8e reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue component is higher than its red, while its low saturation and gray value keep the effect understated. It can feel softer and warmer beside icy blues or bright white.
Is #857c8e readable on white or black?
#857c8e has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.