#899699 Hex Color
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Think of wet concrete under an overcast sky. #899699 is a dusty cyan pulled hard toward gray, so its sky blue roots only show up next to warmer colors. That muted quality makes it a good supporting tone for bright coral or amber accents. It reads flat beside white, so use black text on it, which hits about 6.9:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 AA bar. The hex code #899699 fits tech, aerospace, and productivity palettes that want a cooler, steadier feel.
Questions about #899699
What is #899699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899699 is rgb(137, 150, 153), in HSL hsl(191, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 10%, 2%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #899699?
Warm accents like terracotta, coral, and amber bring out its hidden blue side, while charcoal and cream keep the mood grounded. Pale pastels are a poor match because they make it look washed out and muddy.
Is #899699 readable on white or black?
#899699 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.