#89B9AD Hex Color
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Sea glass left in the shade comes close to this color: a dusty, pastel teal with heavy gray undertones. #89b9ad works best as a soft background for wellness, baby, and healthcare design, though it can look washed out against pure white. It flatters deep plum and charcoal far more than navy. Black text on top hits about 9.6:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #89b9ad
What is #89b9ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b9ad is rgb(137, 185, 173), in HSL hsl(165, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 6%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #89b9ad?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all sharpen this grayed teal. Since #89b9ad is very unsaturated, pairings with more saturation give it the definition it lacks on its own.
Is #89b9ad readable on white or black?
#89b9ad has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.