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#89BDB0 — Ash

#89BDB0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 165° 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 #89BDB0

Color schemes using #89BDB0

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#89BDB0 FAQ

What color is #89BDB0?

#89BDB0 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 165 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #89BDB0?

#89BDB0 is rgb(137, 189, 176) in RGB, hsl(165, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 0%, 7%, 26%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #89BDB0?

White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.97:1.

What colors go well with #89BDB0?

Its direct complement is #BD8996. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD89B0 and #BD9689 gives you contrast without the vibration.