#898784 Hex Color
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#898784 is a muted, medium gray with dusty, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained character suits interface backgrounds, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting neutral with burgundy or warm white, though it can look muddy beside pale colors. The hex code #898784 supports black body text with about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #898784
What is #898784 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898784 is rgb(137, 135, 132), in HSL hsl(36, 2%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #898784?
#898784 pairs well with warm white, black, and deeper accents such as burgundy, which add contrast while preserving its restrained neutral character in clean interfaces, typography, and minimal product design. Very pale colors can make the gray look muddy.
Where does #898784 work best in a design?
#898784 reads as a quiet, practical neutral with dusty, ashy undertones and very low saturation, making it suitable for interface backgrounds, typography, architecture, and minimal product design where color should support rather than dominate.
Is #898784 readable on white or black?
#898784 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.