#85979A Hex Color

Standish Blue #85979a reads as a cool, muted cyan-blue because its blue-green base is softened by ashy gray undertones, creating a calm, thoughtful, slightly weathered mood for technology, communication, and productivity interfaces.

Standish Blue #85979a pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, warm copper for balance, and off-white for a softer interface palette, especially when the muted blue is used as a supporting tone.

Black text on Standish Blue #85979a reaches about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text and supporting readable interface surfaces when type size and weight are carefully chosen.