#878485 Hex Color
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#878485 is a medium, low-saturation gray with a dusty, ashy finish and subtle warm undertones. Its restrained character suits professional interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or muted navy. Black text remains readable on this color, with about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #878485.
Questions about #878485
What is #878485 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #878485 is rgb(135, 132, 133), in HSL hsl(340, 1%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 1%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #878485?
The warm undertone in #878485 pairs well with off-white backgrounds, navy accents, and muted blue, creating a calm palette that suits professional interfaces, architecture, and minimal layouts without overpowering supporting content.
Is #878485 readable on white or black?
#878485 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.