#868584 Hex Color
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#868584 is a muted, medium gray with ashy, dusty undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained character supports professional interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product designs without competing with stronger colors. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted navy. Black text provides about 5.7:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #868584.
Questions about #868584
What is #868584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #868584 is rgb(134, 133, 132), in HSL hsl(30, 1%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #868584?
#868584 pairs well with warm white and muted navy, which add separation without disrupting its quiet, ashy character. Use it as a supporting neutral for professional interfaces, architectural layouts, typography, and minimal product designs.
Is #868584 readable on white or black?
#868584 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.