#858B78 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted lime that leans heavily into grey, #858b78 feels understated and grounded. This desaturated tone functions best as a supporting element rather than a dominant base, as it risks looking muddy in large applications. It provides excellent readability with black text and offers a sophisticated, natural quality when paired with deep charcoal or warm cream tones in UI design.
Questions about #858b78
What is #858b78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #858b78 is rgb(133, 139, 120), in HSL hsl(79, 8%, 51%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 14%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #858b78 in a design?
#858b78 works beautifully when anchored by deep charcoal or soft, warm cream tones. Because of its muddy, desaturated nature, it avoids clashing with neutral palettes and provides a sophisticated, natural backdrop without demanding too much visual attention.
Should #858b78 be used as a primary background color?
It is generally better to use #858b78 as an accent or a secondary element rather than a full-page background. Its heavy grey undertones can appear murky or muddy when applied across large surfaces, which may negatively impact the clarity of your layout.
Is #858b78 readable on white or black?
#858b78 has a 3.52:1 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.