#89997D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive tone feels grounded and organic. Because of its low chroma, #89997d works best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary color, where it can easily appear washed out. Pair it with charcoal gray or soft cream to maintain its natural, muted character. With a solid 6.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions well for readable, nature-inspired UI layouts.
Questions about #89997d
What is #89997d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89997d is rgb(137, 153, 125), in HSL hsl(94, 12%, 55%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 18%, 40%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Which color combinations work best with #89997d?
#89997d pairs beautifully with charcoal or soft cream to balance its muted character. This combination highlights the organic, grounded nature of the hue while maintaining high readability for text or background elements in your design projects.
Is #89997d readable on white or black?
#89997d 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.