#898D79 Hex Color
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Reach for #898d79 when a design calls for a muted yellow that reads almost grey. This ashy shade works best as a supporting tone, and its low saturation keeps it from competing with stronger elements. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, so it handles small body copy. Pair it with deep plum for an earthy, unexpected palette.
Questions about #898d79
What is #898d79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898d79 is rgb(137, 141, 121), in HSL hsl(72, 8%, 51%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 14%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #898d79?
Deep plum brings out its hidden yellow undertone, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Skip pale pastels, which wash this muted shade out.
Is #898d79 readable on white or black?
#898d79 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.