#89A17D Hex Color
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Grayed out and mid-weight, this dusty lime sits closer to sage than anything vivid. The hex code #89a17d works best as a supporting tone rather than a lead color, since it can read muddy across large areas. It flatters charcoal and warm cream, and black text on it reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #89a17d
What is #89a17d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a17d is rgb(137, 161, 125), in HSL hsl(100, 16%, 56%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 22%, 37%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89a17d?
#89a17d pairs well with deep charcoal, warm cream, and muted plum for contrast without clash. A touch of terracotta adds warmth if the palette feels too subdued.
Is #89a17d readable on white or black?
#89a17d has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.