#878576 Hex Color
Ashy yellow with the volume turned down
Reach for #878576 when you need a background that stays out of the way. This muted yellow reads almost grey, a dusty, matte tone that suits sale banners, construction signage, and quiet UI surfaces. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at 5.6:1. Pair it with deep teal for contrast that feels grounded.
Questions about #878576
What is #878576 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #878576 is rgb(135, 133, 118), in HSL hsl(53, 7%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 13%, 47%.
Does #878576 read warm or cool?
It leans slightly warm because of its yellow base, but the heavy grey content mutes that warmth. Most people will read it as a neutral stone shade first and a yellow second.
What colors pair well with #878576?
Deep teal, burnt orange, and cream all sit comfortably against its muted yellow base. For text, use black, which reaches about 5.6:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA for body copy.
Is #878576 readable on white or black?
#878576 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.