#858685 Hex Color

A stable and muted mid-tone grey

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This neutral, mid-tone grey provides a stable base for minimal design. Because it maintains a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black, it works as an accessible background choice for body text without straining the eyes. Pair #858685 with high-contrast elements or muted pastels to maintain a professional, restrained aesthetic. The hex code for this ashy, dusty shade is #858685.

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What is #858685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #858685 is rgb(133, 134, 133), in HSL hsl(120, 0%, 52%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 47%.

What colors pair well with #858685?

This neutral grey works beautifully as a grounding base for muted pastels or high-contrast accent colors. Try layering it against soft lavender or sage to create a sophisticated, modern palette that feels calm rather than flat.

Is #858685 readable on white or black?

#858685 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.

#858685 Hex Color

A stable and muted mid-tone grey

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