#89CF9C Hex Color
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Soft and lightly frosted, #89cf9c is a pastel green with a fresh, springlike feel. Its low saturation keeps it calm across large areas, so it shines as a background base rather than an accent. Black text passes easily on top at about 11.5:1 contrast. The hex code #89cf9c pairs well with deep plum or warm terracotta when you want a richer counterpoint.
Questions about #89cf9c
What is #89cf9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89cf9c is rgb(137, 207, 156), in HSL hsl(136, 42%, 67%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 25%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #89cf9c?
Deep plum, warm terracotta, and charcoal all give #89cf9c a richer counterpoint than plain white does. Its low saturation lets stronger accents stand out without clashing.
Is #89cf9c readable on white or black?
#89cf9c has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.