#89AC91 color
The hex color #89AC91 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.7% red, 67.5% green and 56.9% blue (137, 172, 145).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 17% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is OMGreen (#8CA891), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.37:1).
#89AC91 color codes
| HEX | #89AC91 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(137, 172, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.7%, 67.5%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 17%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 20%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 16%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.18, -17.42, 10.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.18, 20.09, 150.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.179, 36.867, 32.309) | |
| Decimal | 9022609 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #89AC91, 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 #89AC91 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #89AC91 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.37:1 | 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 #89AC91 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aca690Protanopia
no red cones#a6a292Deuteranopia
no green cones#84aba4Tritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #89ac91; }
.text { color: #89ac91; }
.border { border: 2px solid #89ac91; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(137 172 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #89ac91, #89aca3); }
Similar colors
#8ca891OMGreen#80aa95Catnip#8ba58fEnvy#819e84Vineyard#8aa282Mistletoe#839e83Basswood Green#7db39eBeau Monde#8ebaa6Lichen
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #89AC91?
- #89AC91 is a grayish green, closest to the named color OMGreen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #89AC91?
- The RGB value is 137, 172, 145: 137 red, 172 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #89AC91?
- The complementary color is #AC89A4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #89AC91?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.37:1 and white text 2.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.