#899889 Hex Color
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Somewhere between sage and cement, this ashy green carries barely any saturation. #899889 works best as a supporting tone rather than a star, pairing well with deep plum or warm oak to keep it from reading flat. Black text sits at about 6.9:1 contrast on the hex code #899889, so it passes AA behind small body copy. It suits wellness, eco, and finance branding that wants calm without loud color.
Questions about #899889
What is #899889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899889 is rgb(137, 152, 137), in HSL hsl(120, 7%, 57%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 10%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #899889?
#899889 pairs well with burgundy and deep plum, which add warmth against its gray undertone. Warm wood tones and cream also keep it from reading flat.
Is #899889 readable on white or black?
#899889 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 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.