#859198 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Ashy and almost grey, this muted blue sits at a mid lightness with barely any saturation. The hex code #859198 carries a steady, dependable feel, which suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since black reaches about 6.5:1 contrast and passes AA for body copy. Keep it away from pure white, where it can look washed out.
Questions about #859198
What is #859198 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859198 is rgb(133, 145, 152), in HSL hsl(202, 8%, 56%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 40%.
What text color works best on #859198?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 6.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short here, so reserve it for large type only.
What colors pair well with #859198?
Deep burgundy and charcoal add richness against its grey cast, while warm sand tones balance its cool side. Its low saturation also lets brighter accents sit on top without clashing.
Is #859198 readable on white or black?
#859198 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.