#85898E Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone grey reads as a dependable neutral for UI interfaces and minimalist layouts. Because #85898e offers strong contrast with black text, it works well as a background that grounds more vivid accent colors. While it is stable and professional, keep it away from pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this ashy grey is #85898e.
Questions about #85898e
What is #85898e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85898e is rgb(133, 137, 142), in HSL hsl(213, 4%, 54%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 44%.
Does #85898e lean warm or cool in a design?
The shade #85898e is a neutral grey with a slightly cool, steely undertone, making it appear crisp rather than warm or muddy. This makes it an ideal choice for modern, minimalist interfaces that require a balanced, professional, and stable foundation for content.
What colors pair best with #85898e in UI design?
Because #85898e is a muted neutral, it pairs exceptionally well with high-contrast accent colors like navy or vibrant orange to create focus. It also works as a secondary background color when paired with soft white or darker charcoal shades for depth.
Is #85898e readable on white or black?
#85898e has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.