#898AB8 Hex Color
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Faded denim comes close to #898ab8, a dusty indigo with gray undertones and very little saturation. It reads cool and matte, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, where its low chroma can turn muddy. It flatters warm partners like terracotta and cream. Black text holds about 6.4:1 contrast on this hex code, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #898ab8
What is #898ab8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898ab8 is rgb(137, 138, 184), in HSL hsl(239, 25%, 63%) and in CMYK 26%, 25%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #898ab8?
Warm earth tones work best. Try terracotta or burnt sienna for contrast, or cream for a softer palette. Its low saturation means louder accents carry the design.
Is #898ab8 readable on white or black?
#898ab8 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 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.