#878C91 Hex Color

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The hex code #878c91 is a muted, mid-light grey with cool, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its neutral character suits restrained, professional layouts without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, product design, or architecture, especially with black typography, which reaches about 6.2:1 contrast for readable body text.

Questions about #878c91

What is #878c91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #878c91 is rgb(135, 140, 145), in HSL hsl(210, 4%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 3%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #878c91?
Pair #878c91 with charcoal or navy for a restrained professional palette, or add terracotta for warmer contrast and visual interest.
Is #878c91 readable on white or black?
#878c91 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.