#859A90 Hex Color
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#859a90 is an ashy, dusty teal with gray undertones and restrained saturation, giving designs a composed, trustworthy feel. The hex code #859a90 works well as a supporting tone in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality palettes, especially beside warm white or charcoal. Black text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #859a90
What is #859a90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859a90 is rgb(133, 154, 144), in HSL hsl(151, 9%, 56%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 6%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #859a90?
#859a90 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating a calm palette through cool gray-green contrast and warmer accents that keep layouts grounded without making them feel dull.
Is #859a90 readable on white or black?
#859a90 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.