#879AAA Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, the hex color #879aaa is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady, controlled character suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm ivory rather than a dominant background. Black text has strong contrast here, making this hex code practical for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #879aaa
What is #879aaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879aaa is rgb(135, 154, 170), in HSL hsl(207, 17%, 60%) and in CMYK 21%, 9%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #879aaa?
Pair #879aaa with charcoal, warm ivory, deep navy, or muted burgundy for balanced palettes that preserve its cool, ashy character; use charcoal and navy for a formal result, or ivory and burgundy to add warmth.
Is #879aaa warm or cool?
#879aaa reads as a cool blue because its muted blue base is softened by gray rather than yellow or red undertones. Its low saturation keeps the effect restrained, making it feel calm, controlled, and more neutral than bright blue.
Is #879aaa readable on white or black?
#879aaa has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.