#89848F Hex Color
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#89848f is a muted, ashy violet with a dusty gray base and restrained saturation. Its mid-light value suits luxury packaging, spiritual themes, and creative interfaces with a thoughtful, mysterious feel. Use it as a supporting tone with deep wine or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code #89848f supports black text at about 5.8:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #89848f
What is #89848f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89848f is rgb(137, 132, 143), in HSL hsl(267, 5%, 54%) and in CMYK 4%, 8%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #89848f?
#89848f pairs well with charcoal, burgundy, and muted metallics, which reinforce its dusty violet character while keeping palettes grounded for luxury packaging, reflective interfaces, and other creative layouts. Use white sparingly because it can make this mid-light shade feel washed out.
Does #89848f read as a warm or cool color?
#89848f reads as a cool, muted violet because its blue component is higher than its red and green components, while its gray base softens the hue and keeps it from feeling bright or icy.
Is #89848f readable on white or black?
#89848f has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.