#898990 Color Information

Hex color code: #898990

A neutral blue shade, #898990 appears as (137, 137, 144) in RGB and (240°, 3%, 55%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#898990

RGB

137, 137, 144

HSL

240°, 3%, 55%

CMYK

5%, 5%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #898990;
background-color: #898990;
border-color: #898990;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #898990;
border: 2px solid #898990;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#898990]
text-[#898990]
border-[#898990]
shadow-[0_0_10px_898990]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #898990, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #898990; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #898990; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #898990; background-color: #89899015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #89899020; border-left: 4px solid #898990; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #898990; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #898990 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

137, 137, 144

Red: 137 / Green: 137 / Blue: 144

HSL

240°, 3%, 55%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

5%, 5%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #898990?

#898990 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

909089

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #898990 to RGB:

rgb(137, 137, 144)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #898990 to HSL:

hsl(240, 3%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #898990 to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#898990 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 137, 137, 144 and HSL of 240°, 3%, 55%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #898990 is #909089, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #898C90.

Use #898990 in CSS: color: #898990 or background-color: #898990. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #898990

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.04:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #898990?

#898990 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #898990?

#898990 in RGB is (137, 137, 144) - 137 red, 137 green, and 144 blue.

How to use #898990 in CSS?

Use #898990 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #898990?

#909089 (complementary), #898C90 (analogous), and #636369 (lighter shade) work well with #898990.