#908999 Hex Color
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Dusty and ashy, #908999 acts as a muted bridge between grey and purple. This desaturated tone reads matte and understated, making it an excellent base for neutral palettes. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it works well for UI elements that require readability. Pair it with soft, warm creams to prevent the color from feeling too cold or bleak.
Questions about #908999
What is #908999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #908999 is rgb(144, 137, 153), in HSL hsl(266, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 6%, 10%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #908999 in a palette?
Soft warm creams and off-whites are the best companions for #908999, as they prevent the color from feeling too cold or bleak. To build a more sophisticated contrast, try pairing it with charcoal text or deep, earthy browns.
Does #908999 read as a warm or cool tone?
#908999 generally leans toward the cooler side of the spectrum due to its grey and purple base. However, its dusty, desaturated quality makes it feel more neutral and understated than a vivid, saturated violet would.
Is #908999 readable on white or black?
#908999 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.