#899AA6 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue carries a heavy grey undertone that feels grounded and reliable. Because of its muted character, #899aa6 works best as a supporting neutral in corporate UI, offering enough contrast for readability with black text. It lacks the punch of primary blues, so avoid using it where you need visual energy. The hex code for this ashy blue is #899aa6.
Questions about #899aa6
What is #899aa6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899aa6 is rgb(137, 154, 166), in HSL hsl(205, 14%, 59%) and in CMYK 17%, 7%, 0%, 35%.
How does #899aa6 perform in corporate user interface design?
#899aa6 serves as a highly effective, low-contrast neutral that provides professional structure without visual fatigue. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal for text to maintain readability while keeping a calm, reliable atmosphere for enterprise software applications.
Is #899aa6 considered a warm or cool blue?
While technically a blue hue, #899aa6 leans toward a cool, desaturated grey-blue because of its heavy grey undertones. It lacks the vibrancy of primary blues, making it behave more like a functional neutral than a saturated color.
Is #899aa6 readable on white or black?
#899aa6 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.