#898888 Hex Color
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Muted and nearly neutral, #898888 is a mid-value grey with ashy undertones and a dusty finish. Its restrained character supports professional interfaces, architectural layouts, and minimal product designs without adding visual noise. Use it as a supporting background or surface tone, pairing it with black typography for clear body text. The hex code for this grey is #898888.
Questions about #898888
What is #898888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898888 is rgb(137, 136, 136), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #898888?
Does #898888 look warm or cool?
#898888 reads as a near-neutral gray with a slight ashy cast, giving it a cool-to-balanced appearance rather than a distinctly warm one; blue surroundings can cool it further, while warm tan or terracotta accents make it feel softer.
Is #898888 readable on white or black?
#898888 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.