#8D9489 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated lime leans heavily into grey, offering a grounded and dependable aesthetic. Because of its muted chroma, #8d9489 works best as a neutral background for organic branding or sports apparel. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal accents to maintain readability, as black text achieves strong contrast against this shade. The hex code for this color is #8d9489.
Questions about #8d9489
What is #8d9489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d9489 is rgb(141, 148, 137), in HSL hsl(98, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 7%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #8d9489?
This desaturated green works effectively when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep espresso to ensure text readability. For an earthy, organic palette, consider combining it with soft off-white tones or muted terracotta accents to ground the design.
Is #8d9489 considered a warm or cool color?
The color #8d9489 sits in a neutral middle ground, though its grey base gives it a cooler, more clinical feel than a vibrant lime. Because it lacks high saturation, it remains versatile and professional across digital and print media applications.
Is #8d9489 readable on white or black?
#8d9489 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.