#85857B Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, #85857b functions as a dusty, architectural neutral. Its low chroma creates a reserved, practical mood, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds that need to recede. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to avoid a washed-out effect. This hex code provides sufficient contrast for black text, ensuring readability in web applications and interface design.
Questions about #85857b
What is #85857b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85857b is rgb(133, 133, 123), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 48%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #85857b?
Is #85857b suitable for website text?
Yes, #85857b provides sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for standard readability, but it works best as a secondary or soft-body text color. For critical accessibility requirements, reserve it for headings or UI accents and use a darker grey or black for long-form body copy.
Is #85857b readable on white or black?
#85857b has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.