#289489 Hex Color
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Reach for #289489 when a design needs a teal that stays composed. Its muted saturation and mid-level lightness give it a steady, unhurried feel, which suits healthcare brands and wellness interfaces. It works best as a dominant base color, since black text passes AA against it at roughly 5.7:1 contrast. Pair the hex code #289489 with warm sand or soft coral to keep it from reading cold.
Questions about #289489
What is #289489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #289489 is rgb(40, 148, 137), in HSL hsl(174, 57%, 37%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 7%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #289489?
Warm sand, soft coral, and cream all balance the cool cast of #289489. For text and icons, black reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy.
Is #289489 a warm or cool color?
#289489 reads cool. Its green undertones soften the blue base, but the low saturation keeps it reserved rather than icy, so it sits comfortably in calm, clinical layouts.
Is #289489 readable on white or black?
#289489 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.