#89565E Hex Color
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#89565e is a dark, dusty red with warm mauve undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, ashy quality brings restraint to romantic, sports, or caution-focused designs. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, since large areas can feel gloomy. White text on it reaches about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text.
Questions about #89565e
What is #89565e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89565e is rgb(137, 86, 94), in HSL hsl(351, 23%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 31%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #89565e?
The best pairings for #89565e are warm cream, charcoal, and muted olive, which balance its dusty red base while preserving a restrained feel in branding, editorial layouts, and product packaging.
Is #89565e readable on white or black?
#89565e has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.