#879FA4 Hex Color
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#879fa4 is a muted, dusty cyan with significant grey undertones. It acts as a cooling, desaturated neutral that works well as a supporting background color in professional tech or aerospace branding. Because black text maintains excellent readability at a 7.5:1 contrast ratio, use this hex code for UI elements that need clarity without stark contrast. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals rather than bright whites.
Questions about #879fa4
What is #879fa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879fa4 is rgb(135, 159, 164), in HSL hsl(190, 14%, 59%) and in CMYK 18%, 3%, 0%, 36%.
Why does #879fa4 work well for professional interfaces?
#879fa4 functions as a desaturated neutral that reduces visual fatigue, making it highly effective for background elements in tech or aerospace branding. It provides enough character to stand out while allowing black text to maintain superior readability for accessible UI design.
What color combinations pair effectively with #879fa4?
Because #879fa4 leans into a dusty cyan tone, it pairs best with charcoal or deep slate tones rather than high-contrast stark whites. These combinations create a sophisticated, modern palette that feels stable, professional, and intentionally muted without losing necessary visual depth.
Is #879fa4 readable on white or black?
#879fa4 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.