#889B99 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated teal leans heavily into its grey undertones, making it a sophisticated neutral for modern interfaces. Because of its muted chroma, #889b99 functions best as a supporting color in tech or wellness branding rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with warm, creamy whites or deep charcoal text, providing high legibility that meets accessibility standards.
Questions about #889b99
What is #889b99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889b99 is rgb(136, 155, 153), in HSL hsl(174, 9%, 57%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 1%, 39%.
Which color combinations work best with #889b99?
#889b99 pairs effortlessly with warm, creamy whites to maintain high legibility or deep charcoal to create a grounded, modern contrast. For a softer look, consider accenting this hue with subtle terracotta tones to balance its natural coolness.
Is #889b99 considered a warm or cool color?
#889b99 acts primarily as a cool-toned shade due to its strong teal and grey base. Its desaturated nature softens this coolness, allowing it to function as a sophisticated neutral that doesn't overwhelm a interface layout.
Is #889b99 readable on white or black?
#889b99 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 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.