#899499 Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-cyan tone provides a grounded alternative to brighter blues. With its desaturated, ashy quality, #899499 works well as a supporting neutral in technology or aerospace UI design. It lacks the punch for high-contrast headlines, but holds enough weight for body text, where it maintains excellent readability against light backgrounds. Pair this hex code with warm charcoal or soft terracotta to avoid a washed-out finish.
Questions about #899499
What is #899499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899499 is rgb(137, 148, 153), in HSL hsl(199, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #899499?
#899499 works best when balanced against warmer, deeper tones that prevent the design from feeling too clinical. Try pairing it with charcoal for strong, professional contrast, or introduce terracotta to add a necessary touch of warmth.
Is #899499 suitable for text on a white background?
#899499 maintains good readability against lighter backgrounds, but designers should verify contrast ratios if using it for small font sizes. It serves as an excellent soft-black alternative that reduces eye strain in long-form digital content.
Is #899499 readable on white or black?
#899499 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.