#898C8A Hex Color
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#898c8a is a mid-tone grey with a faint green undertone that reads ashen and dusty. Its low saturation keeps it calm and practical, which suits neutral UI backgrounds and minimal product design. Black text passes on it at about 6.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with warm wood tones or deep burgundy to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #898c8a
What is #898c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898c8a is rgb(137, 140, 138), in HSL hsl(140, 1%, 54%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #898c8a?
Warm materials and deep accents work best: terracotta, burgundy, and honeyed wood keep #898c8a from reading flat, while crisp white can wash it out. Use it as a supporting tone at roughly 30 percent of a palette.
Is #898c8a readable on white or black?
#898c8a has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.