#879CAA Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits between steel and slate. Because it is highly desaturated, #879caa acts as a reliable neutral rather than a vibrant pop of color. It works well as a background for professional UI designs, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair this hex code with warm, sandy beiges to prevent the palette from feeling too chilly.
Questions about #879caa
What is #879caa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879caa is rgb(135, 156, 170), in HSL hsl(204, 17%, 60%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #879caa?
#879caa acts as a versatile neutral that looks most professional when grounded by warm, sandy beiges or deep charcoal. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant primary colors, which can disrupt its calm, desaturated mood and cause visual fatigue in user interfaces.
Is #879caa a warm or cool color?
#879caa is a decidedly cool color, leaning into steel and slate tones rather than traditional sky blues. Because of its high desaturation, it functions effectively as a cool-toned neutral that remains grounded without appearing too icy or detached.
Is #879caa readable on white or black?
#879caa has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 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.