#98838E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted magenta leans toward an ashy, greyish tone. Because it lacks high saturation, hex code #98838e acts as a sophisticated supporting neutral rather than a loud pop of color. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoals or warm terracottas in cosmetic branding or UI design. With a strong contrast ratio, it remains readable when paired with black text for body content.
Questions about #98838e
What is #98838e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98838e is rgb(152, 131, 142), in HSL hsl(329, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 7%, 40%.
What color palettes work best with #98838e?
The muted nature of #98838e makes it ideal for grounding warm, high-contrast schemes. It sits comfortably next to charcoal for professional contrast or terracotta for a natural, earthy vibe, especially within minimalist UI layouts or cosmetic brand imagery.
Is #98838e considered a warm or cool color?
While magenta typically leans warm, the greyish, ashy undertones in #98838e pull it toward a cool-neutral classification. This unique balance allows it to function as a bridge between warm and cool elements, providing stability without appearing overly vibrant or aggressive.
Is #98838e readable on white or black?
#98838e has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.