#89A290 color
The hex color #89A290 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.7% red, 63.5% green and 56.5% blue (137, 162, 144).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 12% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Envy (#8BA58F), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.63:1).
#89A290 color codes
| HEX | #89A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(137, 162, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.7%, 63.5%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 12%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 15%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 11%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.3, -12.36, 6.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.3, 13.95, 152.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.27, 33.172, 31.294) | |
| Decimal | 9020048 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #89A290, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #89A290 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #89A290 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #89A290 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a29e8fProtanopia
no red cones#9d9b91Deuteranopia
no green cones#86a19dTritanopia
no blue cones#9c9c9cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #89a290; }
.text { color: #89a290; }
.border { border: 2px solid #89a290; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(137 162 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #89a290, #89a29c); }
Similar colors
#8ba58fEnvy#849c8dMother Earth#8ca891OMGreen#7d9b89Parisian Patina#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#829f96Japanese Bonsai#80aa95Catnip
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #89A290?
- #89A290 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Envy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #89A290?
- The RGB value is 137, 162, 144: 137 red, 162 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #89A290?
- The complementary color is #A2899B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #89A290?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.63:1 and white text 2.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.