#89857B Hex Color
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#89857b is a muted yellow with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty, almost weathered look. Its medium-light value feels practical and grounded, while a hint of yellow adds positive energy and spontaneity. The hex code #89857b suits budget, sale, and construction branding, though black text reads clearly against it at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #89857b
What is #89857b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89857b is rgb(137, 133, 123), in HSL hsl(43, 6%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #89857b?
#89857b pairs well with charcoal, navy, and terracotta, which give its dusty yellow undertone more definition without making the palette feel bright. Use charcoal for text, navy for structure, and terracotta as a small accent in branding or packaging.
Is #89857b readable on white or black?
#89857b has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.