#8A9789 Hex Color
Muted dusty green with organic appeal
This dusty, ashy green sits in a muted, desaturated space, making it ideal for organic or sustainable brand palettes. The hex code #8a9789 offers excellent legibility with black text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Because of its grey undertones, it works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary highlight. Pair it with soft creams or charcoal tones for a clean, professional finish.
Questions about #8a9789
What is #8a9789 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9789 is rgb(138, 151, 137), in HSL hsl(116, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 9%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #8a9789?
The muted, grey-green quality of #8a9789 works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals. Pair it with soft, warm creams for a gentle balance, or use charcoal text to ensure readability while maintaining a sophisticated, organic aesthetic in your interface design.
Is #8a9789 readable on white or black?
#8a9789 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.