#89827C Hex Color
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A muted, dusty clay, #89827c balances a desaturated orange base with strong grey undertones. It functions best as a grounding neutral or a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. This hex code pairs well with darker charcoals or deep forest greens to prevent the shade from feeling washed out. Black text remains legible against this tone, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI design.
Questions about #89827c
What is #89827c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89827c is rgb(137, 130, 124), in HSL hsl(28, 5%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 9%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #89827c?
#89827c works best when paired with deeper, high-contrast tones like charcoal or forest green to prevent the muted base from feeling washed out. These darker hues provide necessary structure, while lighter cream or off-white accents can add brightness.
Is #89827c readable on white or black?
#89827c has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.