#899FAF Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-toned blue offers a restrained look ideal for finance and security interfaces. As a background, it maintains excellent readability with black text at a 7.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #899faf. It works best when paired with warm, metallic accents to cut through its muted coolness. Avoid using it as a primary fill if your design requires high-energy branding.
Questions about #899faf
What is #899faf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899faf is rgb(137, 159, 175), in HSL hsl(205, 19%, 61%) and in CMYK 22%, 9%, 0%, 31%.
What design styles suit #899faf?
#899faf works exceptionally well in corporate, finance, and security-focused interfaces where trust and clarity are the primary goals. Its muted, cool nature minimizes visual noise, allowing users to focus on data rather than energetic, vibrant UI elements.
Which colors pair well with #899faf?
Is #899faf readable on white or black?
#899faf has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.