#857F7D Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone grey balances warmth with a professional finish. Its moderate lightness ensures excellent readability, passing WCAG AA standards with black text at a 5.3:1 ratio. Use the hex code #857f7d as a solid neutral base in UI design. It pairs well with crisp white for clean contrast or deep charcoal to ground an interface.
Questions about #857f7d
What is #857f7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857f7d is rgb(133, 127, 125), in HSL hsl(15, 3%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 6%, 48%.
How should I use #857f7d in interface design?
#857f7d works best as a neutral anchor for text or background elements that need a softer look than pure black. Because it maintains a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against white, it ensures your text remains highly readable while appearing less harsh on the eyes.
Does #857f7d feel warm or cool?
#857f7d leans toward a warm, earthy grey rather than a sterile, blue-tinted steel. This warmth makes it an excellent bridge color when you need to pair professional neutrals with organic tones like terracotta or deep olive without creating visual clashing.
Is #857f7d readable on white or black?
#857f7d has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.