#859FA4 Hex Color

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#859fa4 is a muted cyan-blue with a dusty, ashy gray cast and a medium-light tone. Its low saturation creates a thoughtful, refreshing mood for technology, communication, and aerospace interfaces. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, making this hex code practical for accessible UI panels.

Questions about #859fa4

What is #859fa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859fa4 is rgb(133, 159, 164), in HSL hsl(190, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 19%, 3%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #859fa4?
#859fa4 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, warm cream for a softer interface, and muted burgundy for a restrained accent that adds depth without overpowering its gray cyan base.
Is #859fa4 readable on white or black?
#859fa4 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.