#87889F Hex Color
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#87889f is a muted, dusty indigo heavily saturated with gray undertones. This matte finish offers a calm, structural quality that works well for professional branding and UI backgrounds. It maintains excellent readability, as black text achieves a 6.1:1 contrast ratio against this hex code. Use it when you need an understated base that avoids the harshness of typical blue shades while keeping your design grounded.
Questions about #87889f
What is #87889f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87889f is rgb(135, 136, 159), in HSL hsl(238, 11%, 58%) and in CMYK 15%, 14%, 0%, 38%.
Does #87889f work well as a primary background color?
#87889f functions exceptionally well as a background for professional interfaces because its heavy gray undertone prevents the harshness often found in brighter blues. This creates a grounded, matte effect that keeps content legible while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
What colors pair well with #87889f for a balanced palette?
Is #87889f readable on white or black?
#87889f has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.