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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#89BDB3 — Ash
#89BDB3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #89BDB3
- f5f9f9
- d7e9e5
- b9d8d2
- 9bc7be
- 7db6ab
- 5fa597
- 4d887c
- 3c6a61
- 2b4c46
- 1a2e2a
- 09100f
Color schemes using #89BDB3
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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#89BDB3 FAQ
What color is #89BDB3?
#89BDB3 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89BDB3?
#89BDB3 is rgb(137, 189, 179) in RGB, hsl(168, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 0%, 5%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89BDB3?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.99:1.
What colors go well with #89BDB3?
Its direct complement is #BD8994. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD89AD and #BD9989 gives you contrast without the vibration.