#989A99 Hex Color
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This mid-tone, dusty grey sits firmly in the neutral spectrum. With enough contrast to support black body text, #989a99 works best as a reliable background or a structural element in minimal UI design. It lacks strong color bias, making it a stable choice for professional branding. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a washed-out look in your layouts. The hex code for this grey is #989a99.
Questions about #989a99
What is #989a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #989a99 is rgb(152, 154, 153), in HSL hsl(150, 1%, 60%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 40%.
What design elements work best with #989a99?
Is #989a99 readable on white or black?
#989a99 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.