#989CAA Hex Color
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This dusty indigo leans heavily into grey, offering a muted, stony aesthetic that feels grounded rather than vivid. It works best as a supporting tone or neutral base in editorial layouts. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, it is an accessible choice for body copy or large UI elements. The hex code for this ashy indigo is #989caa.
Questions about #989caa
What is #989caa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #989caa is rgb(152, 156, 170), in HSL hsl(227, 10%, 63%) and in CMYK 11%, 8%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #989caa readable on white or black?
#989caa has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.