#879395 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty cyan with heavy grey undertones, #879395 feels grounded and accessible rather than vivid. It works best as a supporting tone in branding or a secondary UI element, providing balance when paired with warmer terra cottas or deep charcoal. Because this hex code offers strong contrast for black text, it functions reliably as a backdrop for readable, clean typography.
Questions about #879395
What is #879395 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879395 is rgb(135, 147, 149), in HSL hsl(189, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 9%, 1%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the dusty cyan #879395?
#879395 acts as a neutral anchor, making it perfect for balancing warmer, earthy tones. It pairs beautifully with terracotta to create a grounded, organic feel or charcoal to maintain high contrast in professional, modern layouts.
Is #879395 readable on white or black?
#879395 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.