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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#89BCBE — Ash
#89BCBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 182° 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 #89BCBE
- f5f9fa
- d7e8e9
- b9d7d8
- 9ac6c8
- 7cb5b7
- 5ea4a6
- 4c878a
- 3b6a6b
- 2a4c4d
- 1a2e2f
- 091010
Color schemes using #89BCBE
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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#89BCBE FAQ
What color is #89BCBE?
#89BCBE is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 182 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89BCBE?
#89BCBE is rgb(137, 188, 190) in RGB, hsl(182, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 1%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89BCBE?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10:1.
What colors go well with #89BCBE?
Its direct complement is #BE8A89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE89A1 and #BEA589 gives you contrast without the vibration.