#889449 Hex Color
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This muted, organic tone balances earthy yellow and olive undertones. Because it sits at a medium value, #889449 works best as a supporting tone rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep plum for a sophisticated look. Use it to add a natural feel to branding or print materials, as black text remains highly legible against this shade.
Questions about #889449
What is #889449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889449 is rgb(136, 148, 73), in HSL hsl(70, 34%, 43%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 51%, 42%.
Which colors work best alongside #889449?
Is #889449 suitable for text or background use?
Because #889449 sits at a medium value, it serves best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. While black text remains highly legible against this tone, it often feels more natural when used for secondary design elements or organic branding textures.
Is #889449 readable on white or black?
#889449 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.