#898A90 Hex Color
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Grey without the drama. #898a90 is a mid-tone grey with a faint cool, ashy undertone, steady enough for interface backgrounds and minimal layouts. The hex code sits darker than pale silver, so it holds its own on white better than lighter greys. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.1:1, keeping small type readable.
Questions about #898a90
What is #898a90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898a90 is rgb(137, 138, 144), in HSL hsl(231, 3%, 55%) and in CMYK 5%, 4%, 0%, 44%.
Is #898a90 a warm or cool grey?
Cool. The blue channel runs slightly higher than red and green, giving #898a90 a faint ashy cast instead of a beige one. Next to warm greys it reads crisp, sometimes even a touch stark.
What colors pair well with #898a90?
It flatters deep, saturated partners: burgundy, navy, and warm wood tones all look richer against its muted surface. Keep bright accents small, since this grey works best as a supporting tone, not the star.
Is #898a90 readable on white or black?
#898a90 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.