#898FBC Hex Color
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This cool, dusty indigo reads as a muted periwinkle with distinct gray undertones. Because #898fbc sits at a low saturation, it functions well as a supporting neutral rather than a vibrant accent. It pairs effectively with charcoal or cream for sophisticated interfaces. Since black text provides excellent 6.7:1 contrast against this shade, it remains legible for body content. The hex code for this color is #898fbc.
Questions about #898fbc
What is #898fbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #898fbc is rgb(137, 143, 188), in HSL hsl(233, 28%, 64%) and in CMYK 27%, 24%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #898fbc?
Is #898fbc readable on white or black?
#898fbc has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.