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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#89B9BD — Ash
#89B9BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 185° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #89B9BD
- f5f9f9
- d7e7e9
- b9d5d8
- 9bc3c7
- 7db1b6
- 5f9fa5
- 4d8388
- 3c676a
- 2b4a4c
- 1a2d2e
- 091010
Color schemes using #89B9BD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#89B9BD FAQ
What color is #89B9BD?
#89B9BD is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 185 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89B9BD?
#89B9BD is rgb(137, 185, 189) in RGB, hsl(185, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 2%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89B9BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.74:1.
What colors go well with #89B9BD?
Its direct complement is #BD8E89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD899F and #BDA789 gives you contrast without the vibration.