#89B2AD Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal carries a soft, ashy quality that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code #89b2ad works well as a background neutral, providing enough contrast for legible black body text. It creates a sophisticated, balanced look when paired with deep charcoal or warm terracotta accents. Use this shade in wellness or healthcare interfaces where a calm, approachable atmosphere matters more than high-energy saturation.
Questions about #89b2ad
What is #89b2ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b2ad is rgb(137, 178, 173), in HSL hsl(173, 21%, 62%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 3%, 30%.
What color schemes work best with #89b2ad?
Because #89b2ad is a muted, balanced tone, it anchors well with charcoal for high-contrast text or terracotta for an earthy, sophisticated accent. Using it as a main background with these deeper, warmer tones creates a natural, approachable, and highly readable interface.
Is #89b2ad readable on white or black?
#89b2ad has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.