#869FA3 Hex Color
A dusty, muted cyan with ashy undertones
This ashy, muted cyan carries a dusty gray undertone that prevents it from feeling too saturated. Because it has enough contrast to support black text, the hex code #869fa3 functions well for readable body copy in UI design. It pairs effectively with warm, sandy beiges to ground the cool tone. Use it as a supporting secondary color rather than a dominant background to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #869fa3
What is #869fa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #869fa3 is rgb(134, 159, 163), in HSL hsl(188, 14%, 58%) and in CMYK 18%, 2%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #869fa3?
This ashy cyan works beautifully with warm, sandy beiges or terracotta tones, which ground its cool, dusty nature. Using it alongside dark charcoal or deep neutral grays creates a balanced, professional contrast suitable for modern website layouts.
Is #869fa3 readable on white or black?
#869fa3 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.