#84899A Hex Color
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This grayed indigo looks like an overcast evening sky, with just enough purple to keep it from reading as plain gray. #84899a, its hex code, has low saturation and mid lightness, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a lead color. It turns muddy in large fields and looks flat against pure white. Warmer accents like terracotta or cream keep it grounded and alive. Black text on it hits about 6.0:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #84899a
What is #84899a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84899a is rgb(132, 137, 154), in HSL hsl(226, 10%, 56%) and in CMYK 14%, 11%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #84899a?
Warm accents do the most work here. Terracotta, cream, and muted rose push against its cool gray base, while charcoal and deep navy keep it grounded for darker layouts.
Is #84899a readable on white or black?
#84899a has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.