#899790 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted teal leans heavily into gray, shedding any bright or saturated qualities. Because it is so desaturated, #899790 works best as a supporting tone in neutral palettes. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal to maintain readability. This hex code provides enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, legible UI design that favors understated, professional layouts.
Questions about #899790
What is #899790 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899790 is rgb(137, 151, 144), in HSL hsl(150, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 5%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #899790 for balanced design?
#899790 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or deep charcoal to maintain legibility. Because it is highly desaturated, adding a pop of warm terracotta or soft gold can prevent the design from feeling too cold or flat.
Is #899790 readable on white or black?
#899790 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.