#858F98 Hex Color
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Storm clouds over open water come close to this dusty blue. Ashy and barely saturated, #858f98 feels steady and dependable, a fit for finance, healthcare, and government design. It works as a supporting tone but can look muddy in large blocks or washed out beside white. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at 6.4:1. Warm terracotta accents stop the hex code from reading flat.
Questions about #858f98
What is #858f98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #858f98 is rgb(133, 143, 152), in HSL hsl(208, 8%, 56%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #858f98?
Warm accents like terracotta and burgundy bring out its blue side and stop it from feeling flat. Keep pale greys away, since they wash it out.
Is #858f98 readable on white or black?
#858f98 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.