#829E99 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy teal sits in a desaturated middle ground. Because it feels restrained and muted, #829e99 works well as a grounding base for digital interfaces or healthcare branding. It pairs cleanly with charcoal grey or crisp white. Black text on this hex code is highly readable, making it a functional choice for body copy or UI backgrounds where clarity is the main priority.
Questions about #829e99
What is #829e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #829e99 is rgb(130, 158, 153), in HSL hsl(169, 13%, 56%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 3%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #829e99 for UI design?
#829e99 pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or soft off-white to maintain high readability in digital interfaces. Because it is a desaturated, muted tone, it also complements natural, earthy wood tones or muted terracotta accents for a balanced palette.
Is #829e99 suitable for body text?
#829e99 is generally better suited for backgrounds or UI elements rather than small body text, as its desaturation can lower contrast ratios. If used for text, ensure it is applied to a light, high-contrast background to meet accessibility requirements.
Is #829e99 readable on white or black?
#829e99 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.