#899BCD Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #899bcd is a dusty blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel, making it useful for finance, healthcare, and security branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm charcoal, and choose black text for strong readability. The hex code is #899bcd.
Questions about #899bcd
What is #899bcd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899bcd is rgb(137, 155, 205), in HSL hsl(224, 40%, 67%) and in CMYK 33%, 24%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #899bcd?
Is #899bcd readable on white or black?
#899bcd has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.