#99898D Hex Color
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Dusty, muted, and ashy, #99898d sits firmly in the realm of desaturated pinks. This shade possesses a matte quality that feels grounded rather than playful. It works best as a supporting background color, offering enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this neutral tone is #99898d.
Questions about #99898d
What is #99898d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99898d is rgb(153, 137, 141), in HSL hsl(345, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 8%, 40%.
Does #99898d work well for website backgrounds?
Yes, #99898d serves as an excellent, non-intrusive background color because it is desaturated and matte. It provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, allowing you to create a soft, professional interface without the eye strain of pure white.
What colors pair best with #99898d?
Pair #99898d with deep charcoal or cool slate blues to prevent the design from looking washed out. These darker, high-contrast colors anchor the softness of the dusty pink, creating a balanced and readable visual hierarchy for your layout.
Is #99898d readable on white or black?
#99898d has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.