#889B97 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal carries a calm clarity that works well for clinical or wellness branding. Because #889b97 is low in chroma and high in lightness, it avoids looking muddy and stays sophisticated. It makes a stable neutral for UI backgrounds. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than crisp white to maintain its intended mood. The hex code for this color is #889b97.
Questions about #889b97
What is #889b97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889b97 is rgb(136, 155, 151), in HSL hsl(167, 9%, 57%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 3%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #889b97?
This muted teal works best when paired with soft charcoal or deep slate tones rather than high-contrast crisp white. These darker, softened neutrals maintain the sophisticated, clinical mood of #889b97 without clashing against its dusty undertones.
Is #889b97 better suited for text or backgrounds?
Use #889b97 primarily as a background color because its moderate lightness and low chroma may lack sufficient contrast against light backgrounds for accessible body text. It provides a stable, unobtrusive base that allows UI elements to stand out clearly.
Is #889b97 readable on white or black?
#889b97 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.