#A89DA7 Hex Color
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Ashy and almost grey, this muted magenta carries little punch and sits at a mid-light level. The hex code #a89da7 works best as a supporting tone, since it can read muddy across large surfaces. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for cosmetics, fashion, or floral palettes.
Questions about #a89da7
What is #a89da7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a89da7 is rgb(168, 157, 167), in HSL hsl(305, 6%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 1%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a89da7?
Deep plum and charcoal make #a89da7 look richer than white does, since strong darks keep its grey side from washing out. Try it with dark greens for an unexpected, earthy mix that suits cosmetics and floral work.
Is #a89da7 readable on white or black?
#a89da7 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 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.