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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#89BDBD — Ash
#89BDBD is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 180° 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 #89BDBD
- f5f9f9
- d7e9e9
- b9d8d8
- 9bc7c7
- 7db6b6
- 5fa5a5
- 4d8888
- 3c6a6a
- 2b4c4c
- 1a2e2e
- 091010
Color schemes using #89BDBD
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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#89BDBD FAQ
What color is #89BDBD?
#89BDBD is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89BDBD?
#89BDBD is rgb(137, 189, 189) in RGB, hsl(180, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 0%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89BDBD?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.08:1.
What colors go well with #89BDBD?
Its direct complement is #BD8989. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD89A3 and #BDA389 gives you contrast without the vibration.