#89AF99 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated green carries a dusty quality that feels organic and stable. Because it offers high readability with black text, #89af99 works perfectly as a grounding background for UI design or naturalistic branding. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as it can look washed out. Instead, use this hex code alongside warmer, earthy tones to balance your color palette.
Questions about #89af99
What is #89af99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89af99 is rgb(137, 175, 153), in HSL hsl(145, 19%, 61%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 13%, 31%.
Which colors pair best with #89af99 for a balanced design?
#89af99 works best when anchored by warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep chocolate browns to provide necessary contrast. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the lack of saturation makes the green appear washed out and flat.
Is #89af99 readable on white or black?
#89af99 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 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.