#889290 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty teal with a strong gray cast, #889290 feels composed, clear, and easy to trust. Its muted lightness suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding without drawing too much attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or charcoal. Black text reads clearly at about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #889290.
Questions about #889290
What is #889290 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889290 is rgb(136, 146, 144), in HSL hsl(168, 4%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 1%, 43%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #889290?
#889290 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, terracotta, and muted navy, which either sharpen its gray cast or add gentle warmth without overwhelming its restrained teal character. Use warm neutrals for calm layouts and terracotta as a measured accent.
Is #889290 readable on white or black?
#889290 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.