#899496 Hex Color
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#899496 is a muted cyan with dusty blue-gray undertones, giving it an ashy, modern appearance. Its restrained saturation supports trust, freedom, and clear communication without feeling bright or childish. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, paired with navy or warm white. Black text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #899496.
Questions about #899496
What is #899496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899496 is rgb(137, 148, 150), in HSL hsl(189, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 9%, 1%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #899496?
#899496 pairs naturally with navy, warm white, and restrained copper accents because its dusty blue-gray base supports dark contrast while keeping the palette calm, modern, and easy to balance. Use navy for structure, warm white for open backgrounds, and copper sparingly when warmth is needed.
Does #899496 look warm or cool?
#899496 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-gray undertones outweigh its low-saturation green influence. The ashy balance feels modern and composed rather than icy, making it useful for technology, aerospace, productivity, and communication-focused interfaces.
Is #899496 readable on white or black?
#899496 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.