#898989 Hex Color
A stable and balanced mid-tone grey
This mid-tone grey balances neutrality with a structured, professional presence. It works best as a steady secondary color or an anchor for data-heavy interfaces rather than a large primary background. Pair it with high-contrast black text for excellent legibility at smaller sizes. The hex code for this ashy, stable tone is #898989.
Questions about #898989
What is #898989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898989 is rgb(137, 137, 137), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 46%.
How can #898989 be effectively used in professional interface design?
#898989 functions best as a secondary anchor or border color rather than a large background block. Its neutral presence provides excellent legibility for text when paired with high-contrast elements like charcoal or deep black.
Does #898989 lean cool or warm in a design layout?
This shade is remarkably neutral, lacking strong undertones that shift it toward blue or yellow. This makes #898989 a reliable choice for technical projects where color neutrality is required to maintain focus on data and structural hierarchy.
Is #898989 readable on white or black?
#898989 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.