#989C94
- Brightness
- 153.9
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 90°, 4%, 60%
- HSV V %
- 61%
- Lab
- 63.8, -3.0, 3.7
- CMYK (%)
- 3%, 0%, 5%, 39%
- PNG size
- 6.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (7.52:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #989C94
Common Name: Dusty Olive Gray
RGB: 152, 156, 148
HSL: 75°, 4%, 60%
Contrast Ratio: 7.2:1 vs White (AA pass), 4.6:1 vs Black (AA pass)
Mood: A grounded, muted tone that evokes sophistication with a subtle touch of nature. It's often associated with minimalism and professional environments, bringing calmness while still feeling polished. It's a versatile color with a balanced mix of warmth and coolness, making it an excellent choice for contemporary design.
Close Named Matches:
- Behr Paint: Gray Mist #9A9D99
- Dulux Heritage: Pewter Plate #9D9E9D
- Farrow & Ball: Manor House Gray #A2A29D
- Pantone Solid Coated: 415 C #989A90
- Sherwin-Williams: Acacia Haze #969C92
Why Designers Use It:
This color is used widely for its neutrality, lending itself to a modern and professional aesthetic. It works well in corporate spaces, interior design, and branding where sophistication and simplicity are key. Its subdued nature makes it an ideal background or accent color, adding depth without overwhelming other elements. Designers choose it for spaces requiring calm, understated elegance, and it's common in tech, luxury, and automotive sectors. While not a trendy flash-in-the-pan color, its staying power in timeless palettes ensures that it will not feel dated, making it an excellent long-term choice. The influence of natural elements, like stone or the earth, is a key theme for this shade. It is not just a color but a reflection of organic textures, frequently seen in stone finishes, home furnishings, and even some automotive interiors. Its subdued elegance also makes it ideal for high-end products and interior design, including kitchen spaces or tech hardware.