#89E5B9 Hex Color
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Not a saturated emerald, #89e5b9 is a light pastel green with a milky, grayish undertone. That low saturation keeps it fresh and gentle, which suits spring themes, baby products, and eco branding. It works best as a dominant background; black text hits about 14.0:1 contrast, well past AA. If you mix your own muted tones, understanding what colors make gray explains where this color gets its softness.
Questions about #89e5b9
What is #89e5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89e5b9 is rgb(137, 229, 185), in HSL hsl(151, 64%, 72%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 19%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #89e5b9?
Charcoal and deep navy give #89e5b9 structure, while terracotta adds warmth its mint undertone lacks. Skip white text, it washes out against this light shade.
Is #89e5b9 readable on white or black?
#89e5b9 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.97:1 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.