#89597D Hex Color
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#89597d is a dark, dusty magenta with a matte, almost inky character. Its low saturation reads subdued rather than playful, so it works best as a supporting tone or background instead of a dominant base. Designers often pair this hex code with sage, charcoal, or warm cream to soften its gloomy edge. White text passes AA contrast on it, which makes it a practical choice for UI backgrounds and fine body text.
Questions about #89597d
What is #89597d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89597d is rgb(137, 89, 125), in HSL hsl(315, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 9%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #89597d?
Sage green, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter this muted magenta. The low saturation of #89597d makes it easy to ground with soft neutrals without the combination turning muddy.
Is #89597d readable on white or black?
#89597d has a 5.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.