#89D861 Hex Color
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Vivid and light, this lime green carries a yellow undertone that reads energetic rather than calm. Use the hex code #89d861 as a small accent in buttons, badges, or energy drink branding, since it can overwhelm large areas. It glows against charcoal and softens next to neutral grays. Black text on top hits about 12.1:1 contrast, so readability is solid.
Questions about #89d861
What is #89d861 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89d861 is rgb(137, 216, 97), in HSL hsl(100, 60%, 61%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 55%, 15%.
What text color works best on #89d861?
Black text works best on #89d861, with a contrast ratio of about 12.1:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short of that threshold, so keep it off small type.
What colors pair well with #89d861?
#89d861 pairs well with charcoal and navy, which tone down its neon energy. Warm grays and soft browns also work when you want the green to feel natural instead of electric.
Is #89d861 readable on white or black?
#89d861 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 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.