#898B96 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty indigo, #898b96 sits close to gray with a soft blue-violet undertone. Its muted lightness gives layouts a structured, reflective feel, suited to meditation brands, luxury designs, denim palettes, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone with burgundy or warm ivory. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #898b96.
Questions about #898b96
What is #898b96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898b96 is rgb(137, 139, 150), in HSL hsl(231, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 9%, 7%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #898b96?
#898b96 pairs well with burgundy, warm ivory, charcoal, and muted denim tones because these colors balance its dusty blue-violet undertone with warmth, contrast, or closely related depth without overpowering its muted character.
Is #898b96 readable on white or black?
#898b96 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.