#89805D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive tone feels grounded and calm. With its strong earthiness, #89805d works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as large areas can look slightly muddy. It pairs well with charcoal gray or muted terracotta for a rugged, organic aesthetic. The hex code for this mellow shade is #89805d, and it offers enough contrast to keep small black text legible.
Questions about #89805d
What is #89805d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89805d is rgb(137, 128, 93), in HSL hsl(48, 19%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 32%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89805d?
This dusty olive shines when grounded by dark charcoal, deep espresso, or muted terracotta tones. These combinations highlight its organic, earthy quality without overpowering the palette, making it an excellent choice for branding that requires a natural yet professional look.
Is #89805d suitable for large background areas?
While #89805d works well in small doses, using it across large background areas can sometimes appear muddy or dull in certain lighting. It functions best as an accent color or a secondary neutral that supports brighter primary colors in your composition.
Is #89805d readable on white or black?
#89805d has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.