#898CA0 Hex Color
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#898ca0 is a muted, dusty indigo with strong grey undertones. Its desaturated character gives it a matte appearance, making it an excellent choice for large UI backgrounds where you need to avoid visual clutter. Because black text maintains a high 6.3:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, it functions well for readable, understated body copy. Pair it with soft cream or warm white for a balanced, modern interface.
Questions about #898ca0
What is #898ca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898ca0 is rgb(137, 140, 160), in HSL hsl(232, 11%, 58%) and in CMYK 14%, 12%, 0%, 37%.
Which colors complement #898ca0 in a design scheme?
Is #898ca0 readable on white or black?
#898ca0 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.