#899E8E Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty green, #899e8e offers a muted and grounded appearance. This desaturated tone works effectively as a supporting background color, especially when paired with warm terracotta accents. Because black text maintains strong contrast against this shade, it remains highly readable for small body type. The hex code for this organic green is #899e8e, making it a reliable choice for sustainable and natural branding.
Questions about #899e8e
What is #899e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899e8e is rgb(137, 158, 142), in HSL hsl(134, 10%, 58%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 10%, 38%.
What design styles work best with #899e8e?
This muted green excels in organic, sustainable, or wellness-focused branding where you need a neutral that feels grounded rather than clinical. It provides a sophisticated backdrop that lets terracotta or warm earth tones pop without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
Is #899e8e readable on white or black?
#899e8e has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.