#89BB8C Hex Color
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Not a bright green, #89bb8c reads muted and pastel, with a soft gray undertone that keeps it calm and steady. That low saturation makes it a natural large background for garden, wellness, and eco layouts, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or terracotta, and use black text on it for about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #89bb8c
What is #89bb8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89bb8c is rgb(137, 187, 140), in HSL hsl(124, 27%, 64%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 25%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #89bb8c?
Deep plum and terracotta both flatter #89bb8c, adding warmth against its gray undertone. For a calmer palette, set it beside charcoal or cream neutrals.
Is #89bb8c readable on white or black?
#89bb8c has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.55:1 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.