#878584 Hex Color
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#878584 is a muted, medium grey with a faint warm, ashy undertone and low saturation. Its restrained character supports practical, balanced layouts without drawing attention away from content. Use the hex code #878584 as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, product design, or architecture. Black text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #878584
What is #878584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #878584 is rgb(135, 133, 132), in HSL hsl(20, 1%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 47%.
Is #878584 warm or cool?
#878584 reads neutral to slightly warm because its red channel sits just above green and blue, giving the grey a faint beige cast. Cool whites or blue-greys can make that warmth more visible.
Does #878584 work for body text?
Black text on #878584 provides about 5.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for normal body text at 4.5:1. White text has much weaker contrast, so use dark text for small labels and paragraphs.
Where does #878584 work best in a palette?
Use #878584 as a supporting neutral or dominant surface when an interface needs low visual noise. Its medium lightness can feel heavy across large areas, so reserve it for panels, typography, and product details when brighter surfaces are available.
Is #878584 readable on white or black?
#878584 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.