#89A9A6 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty teal occupies a desaturated, cool middle ground. Relying on strong grey undertones, #89a9a6 works best as a soft, neutral base rather than a bright accent. It offers enough contrast to support black text, making it practical for UI backgrounds or large containers. The hex code for this color is #89a9a6. Pair it with warm, earthy tones to balance its natural coolness.
Questions about #89a9a6
What is #89a9a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a9a6 is rgb(137, 169, 166), in HSL hsl(174, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 2%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #89a9a6?
Because #89a9a6 is a cool, greyed-out teal, it benefits from the warmth of earthy tones like terracotta or soft sand. These pairings prevent the palette from feeling too chilly while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic suitable for professional UI.
Is #89a9a6 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #89a9a6 as a text color on a standard white background will fail accessibility contrast standards. It is far more effective as a container fill or background color, paired with a dark charcoal or deep navy text for readability.
Is #89a9a6 readable on white or black?
#89a9a6 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.28:1 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.