#89817C Hex Color
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#89817c is a muted, desaturated tone that sits between dusty orange and cool grey. Because of its muddy, earthy quality, it works best as a supporting neutral or texture rather than a focal point. Pair it with crisp cream or charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code #89817c provides enough contrast for black body text, making it a reliable option for readable, grounded interface designs.
Questions about #89817c
What is #89817c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89817c is rgb(137, 129, 124), in HSL hsl(23, 5%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 9%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #89817c?
Use #89817c alongside crisp whites or deep charcoal to prevent a muddy appearance. Because it is highly desaturated, it relies on these strong, clean tones to create visual separation and depth in your interface or graphic design layout.
Is #89817c suitable for interface text?
While #89817c works well as a background or secondary element, avoid using it for primary body text as it lacks sufficient contrast against white. It serves best as a subtle border or muted backdrop for darker foreground elements.
Is #89817c readable on white or black?
#89817c has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.49:1 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.