#879EA1 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #879ea1 sits between dusty cyan and soft gray, with a cool, weathered finish. Its restrained saturation gives it a thoughtful, refreshing mood rather than bright energy. The hex code #879ea1 works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, and aerospace layouts, while black text remains highly readable for small body copy.
Questions about #879ea1
What is #879ea1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879ea1 is rgb(135, 158, 161), in HSL hsl(187, 12%, 58%) and in CMYK 16%, 2%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #879ea1?
Pair #879ea1 with charcoal for crisp text, warm white for a softer layout, or muted terracotta for restrained contrast. Its gray base also supports navy accents without making the palette feel overly bright or cold.
Is #879ea1 readable on white or black?
#879ea1 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 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.