Color #89ECB5 Color / Colour Code #89ECB5
This page shows the hex color code for color #89ecb5 (#89ECB5). The colour is a green tone with 72% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #89ECB5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#89ECB5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 117, 147, and 177 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 147, 267, and 27 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #89ECB5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 147 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 147 to 192 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 147 with its complement at 327 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #89ECB5
Lightness variations at hue 147 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #89ECB5
Design Use Cases for #89ECB5
Vibrant Brand Color
#89ECB5 has a strong 72% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#89ECB5 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#89ECB5 falls in the green range (hue 147). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #89ECB5 (hue 147) to its complement at hue 327. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 177. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #89ecb5, #ec89bf);
CSS Code for #89ECB5
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About Color #89ECB5 (#89ECB5)
#89ECB5 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 137 red, 236 green, and 181 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 147 degrees with 72% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #89ECB5 is 200/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #89ECB5 against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EC89BF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #89ECB5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #8EEC89 and #89ECE7, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #89ECB5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #89ECB5?
- #89ECB5 is Color #89ECB5, a green color (colour) with RGB(137, 236, 181), HSL(147, 72%, 73%), and CMYK(42%, 0%, 23%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #89ECB5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #89ECB5 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #89ECB5?
- The complementary colour is #EC89BF (hue 327). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #8EEC89 and #89ECE7. The triadic palette adds #B589EC and #ECB589 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #89ECB5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #89ecb5; or rgb(137, 236, 181); or hsl(147, 72%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 147 72% 73%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.