#89AA94 color
The hex color #89AA94 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.7% red, 66.7% green and 58% blue (137, 170, 148).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 16% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.24:1).
#89AA94 color codes
| HEX | #89AA94 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(137, 170, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.7%, 66.7%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 16%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 19%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 13%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.68, -15.8, 7.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.68, 17.55, 154.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.035, 36.205, 33.417) | |
| Decimal | 9022100 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #89AA94, 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 #89AA94 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #89AA94 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | 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 #89AA94 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaa593Protanopia
no red cones#a4a195Deuteranopia
no green cones#84a9a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #89aa94; }
.text { color: #89aa94; }
.border { border: 2px solid #89aa94; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(137 170 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #89aa94, #89aaa5); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#8ba58fEnvy#80aa95Catnip#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#9db4a0Copper Patina#7d9b89Parisian Patina#8aa282Mistletoe
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #89AA94?
- #89AA94 is a grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #89AA94?
- The RGB value is 137, 170, 148: 137 red, 170 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #89AA94?
- The complementary color is #AA899F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #89AA94?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.24:1 and white text 2.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.