#989DB6 Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, this unsaturated indigo carries a muted, gray-purple character that feels balanced and structured. The hex code #989db6 works best as a supporting tone in web design or UI backgrounds, providing a soft alternative to standard grays. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to maintain a sophisticated palette, as it can appear washed out if placed directly against bright white.
Questions about #989db6
What is #989db6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #989db6 is rgb(152, 157, 182), in HSL hsl(230, 17%, 65%) and in CMYK 16%, 14%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #989db6?
Is #989db6 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #989db6 for small or body text on a pure white background will likely fail accessibility standards due to insufficient contrast. It serves better as a secondary UI element, a background fill, or a muted accent color rather than primary text.
Is #989db6 readable on white or black?
#989db6 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.