#879E99 Hex Color
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An ashy, muted teal, #879e99 carries a distinct grey desaturation that prevents it from feeling too bright or artificial. This softness makes it an excellent supporting color for UI backgrounds where a neutral yet professional presence is needed. It pairs well with charcoal or warm terracottas to ground the tone. Its accessibility is strong, as it maintains high contrast with black text for readability.
Questions about #879e99
What is #879e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879e99 is rgb(135, 158, 153), in HSL hsl(167, 11%, 57%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 3%, 38%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #879e99?
This ashy teal works best when grounded by high-contrast charcoal for text or balanced with warm, earthy tones like terracotta. These pairings create a sophisticated, modern palette that feels stable and professional for user interfaces and branding.
Is #879e99 readable on white or black?
#879e99 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.