#87939E Hex Color
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#87939e is a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones and medium-light value. Its dusty finish feels steady and reliable, making it suited to security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm ivory; black text remains highly legible on it. The hex code for this dusty blue is #87939e.
Questions about #87939e
What is #87939e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87939e is rgb(135, 147, 158), in HSL hsl(209, 11%, 57%) and in CMYK 15%, 7%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #87939e for a balanced palette?
Charcoal and warm ivory pair well with #87939e, balancing its cool, dusty blue-gray character with deeper structure and gentle warmth; use charcoal for grounded contrast, warm ivory for softer layouts, and muted blue variations for a restrained monochromatic scheme.
Where does #87939e work best in a design?
#87939e works best as a supporting color in security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces, where its muted blue-gray tone feels steady and professional without demanding attention. Pair it with darker anchors for navigation, borders, or secondary panels.
Is #87939e readable on white or black?
#87939e has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.