#89870E Hex Color
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#89870e is a muted, warm yellow-olive with earthy green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels practical and grounded, suggesting nature, tradition, and steady optimism. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, budget, or construction branding, or pair it with black for readable text. It can look muddy when used across large areas.
Questions about #89870e
What is #89870e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89870e is rgb(137, 135, 14), in HSL hsl(59, 81%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 90%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #89870e?
#89870e pairs well with charcoal, cream, and terracotta because dark neutrals steady its yellow cast while warm clay adds contrast without making the palette feel overly bright or polished. Use terracotta sparingly for accents.
Is #89870e readable on white or black?
#89870e has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.