#89949D Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue sits squarely between slate and steel grey. Because it is highly desaturated, #89949d acts as a perfect, neutral background for professional tech or finance interfaces. It provides enough contrast to keep black text readable without the harshness of pure white. Pair it with soft terracotta or warm ochre to offset its cool, clinical undertone. The hex code for this color is #89949d.
Questions about #89949d
What is #89949d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89949d is rgb(137, 148, 157), in HSL hsl(207, 9%, 58%) and in CMYK 13%, 6%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #89949d?
#89949d acts as a versatile neutral that looks best when paired with contrasting warm tones. Try pairing it with terracotta or deep ochre to create balance, as the warmth naturally offsets the cool, clinical nature of the blue.
Is #89949d suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #89949d functions well as a background for dark text, provided you maintain high contrast. It is often preferred over pure white in UI design because it reduces eye strain while maintaining a professional, soft aesthetic.
Is #89949d readable on white or black?
#89949d has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.