#889BA4 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue-grey carries a desaturated, muted quality that feels approachable and professional. Because #889ba4 is fairly neutral, it functions best as a supporting tone or background in UI design rather than a primary accent. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated look. Black text remains highly readable over this shade, making it a functional choice for clean, modern interfaces.
Questions about #889ba4
What is #889ba4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889ba4 is rgb(136, 155, 164), in HSL hsl(199, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 17%, 5%, 0%, 36%.
What design elements pair well with #889ba4?
Is #889ba4 suitable for primary branding?
While #889ba4 excels as a sophisticated supporting neutral for backgrounds or UI borders, it often lacks the punch needed for a primary brand accent. Its desaturated nature is best utilized to soften the visual impact of an interface without sacrificing professional clarity.
Is #889ba4 readable on white or black?
#889ba4 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 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.