#899CA3 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan lands somewhere between sky blue and slate gray. Because it is highly desaturated, #899ca3 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Designers often pair it with warm terracotta or soft creams to balance its cool, industrial feel. With a 7.3:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable for small text, making this hex code a reliable choice for clean UI elements.
Questions about #899ca3
What is #899ca3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899ca3 is rgb(137, 156, 163), in HSL hsl(196, 12%, 59%) and in CMYK 16%, 4%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #899ca3?
#899ca3 thrives when paired with warm, organic tones that balance its industrial coolness. Try setting it against terracotta for a natural contrast, or use soft, creamy off-whites to brighten its desaturated, slate-like appearance in your design.
Is #899ca3 readable on white or black?
#899ca3 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 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.