#89C288 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel green when a design needs a soft, fresh background, think spring campaigns, garden branding, or wellness packaging. #89c288 is a light, unsaturated green with a gentle, balanced character. It works best as a dominant surface or supporting tone, though its low saturation can wash out next to pure white. Black text on it reads clearly at about 10.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #89c288
What is #89c288 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c288 is rgb(137, 194, 136), in HSL hsl(119, 32%, 65%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 30%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #89c288?
The hex code #89c288 pairs well with charcoal and deep plum, which give its pastel lightness some weight. Warm browns and cream also flatter it in natural or organic palettes.
Does #89c288 read warm or cool?
It leans slightly warm. Its muted yellow undertone keeps the green from feeling icy, which is why it suits spring themes, baby products, and gardening brands better than clinical or tech palettes.
Is #89c288 readable on white or black?
#89c288 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.13:1 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.