Dusty Heather Color – #8990a3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dusty Heather color hex code is #8990a3, and it is composed of 54% red, 56% green and 64% blue.
Dusty Heather is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dusty Heather color (#8990a3) against dark backgrounds.

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Dusty Heather Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dusty Heather, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8990a3 |
| RGB | rgb(137,144,163) |
| HSL | hsl(224,12.4%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 16, 12, 0, 36 |
| HSV | 224, 16, 64 |
| RGB % | 54, 56, 64 |
| XYZ | 26.9, 27.9, 38.6 |
| LAB | 59.8, 1.6, -10.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.58 (passes WCAG AA) |
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