#889192 Hex Color

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This dusty, muted cyan sits right between a cool blue and a flat grey. Because #889192 has such low saturation, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a main hero color. It provides excellent legibility for black text, making it a functional choice for interface design. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal to keep your palette from looking muddy.

Questions about #889192

What is #889192 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889192 is rgb(136, 145, 146), in HSL hsl(186, 4%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 1%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #889192?
Because this shade is neutral and muted, it works beautifully alongside charcoal for high-contrast text or slate for a monochromatic palette. Keep the design clean by avoiding overly vibrant hues, which can make #889192 appear muddy.
How does #889192 perform in UI design?
This color functions exceptionally well as a secondary background or card filler because of its low saturation. It provides a soft, professional look that reduces eye strain compared to pure white, while ensuring text remains readable.
Is #889192 readable on white or black?
#889192 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.