#958989 Hex Color
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An ashy, muted tone, #958989 leans toward a dusty red with strong grey undertones. It lacks the aggression of pure red, making it useful as a neutral background or a supporting tone in branding. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or slate for a modern, industrial look. The hex code is #958989, and it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #958989
What is #958989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958989 is rgb(149, 137, 137), in HSL hsl(0, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 8%, 42%.
How can I effectively pair #958989 in a color palette?
#958989 works best when balanced against high-contrast, darker elements like charcoal or slate to ground its muted red energy. Because it is desaturated, it provides a stable, professional backdrop that lets bolder, more vibrant colors take the visual lead.
Is #958989 readable on white or black?
#958989 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.