#877074 Hex Color
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A dusty, matte mauve, #877074 balances grey desaturation with a faint pink warmth. This muted tone provides a calm, supportive backdrop for branding or cosmetic packaging that avoids being overly sweet. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep forest greens or sharp charcoal. Because it offers a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly readable against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for body content.
Questions about #877074
What is #877074 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #877074 is rgb(135, 112, 116), in HSL hsl(350, 9%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 14%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #877074?
#877074 creates a grounded, professional aesthetic when paired with charcoal for high-contrast text or deep forest green for a natural, earthy balance. These combinations leverage the color's grey desaturation to create a calm, cohesive palette.
Is #877074 readable on white or black?
#877074 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.