#857F7F Hex Color
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Soft, ashy and barely saturated, this grey carries a faint warm trace that keeps it from reading cold. The hex code #857f7f works best as a supporting surface or UI background; black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1. It flatters muted plum or terracotta accents, though next to pure white it can look washed out.
Questions about #857f7f
What is #857f7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #857f7f is rgb(133, 127, 127), in HSL hsl(0, 2%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 5%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #857f7f?
Muted earth tones and deep jewel shades suit it best. Try #857f7f alongside terracotta or dusty rose for warmth, or navy when you want a more formal, professional palette.
Is #857f7f readable on white or black?
#857f7f has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.