#89A85C Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated lime provides an earthy and organic feel without the neon intensity of standard greens. Because it is highly readable against black text, it functions well for UI elements and branding that need a dependable, natural tone. Use #89a85c as a secondary supporting color or an accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with dark, charcoal grays for a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #89a85c
What is #89a85c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a85c is rgb(137, 168, 92), in HSL hsl(84, 30%, 51%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 45%, 34%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89a85c in a UI design?
#89a85c works exceptionally well when balanced against charcoal or deep, dark grays, as these provide the necessary contrast for readability while keeping the palette grounded and organic. Avoid bright neons, which can clash with this muted, desaturated tone.
Does #89a85c work well as a primary background color?
It is generally better to use #89a85c as an accent or supporting secondary color rather than a dominant background. Because it is highly readable against black text, it functions best for highlighting UI elements or branding accents.
Is #89a85c readable on white or black?
#89a85c has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.