#889696 Color Information

Hex color code: #889696

#889696 is a understated cyan color. In RGB it is (136, 150, 150), and in HSL it is (180°, 6%, 56%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:

Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#889696

RGB

136, 150, 150

HSL

180°, 6%, 56%

CMYK

9%, 0%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #889696;
background-color: #889696;
border-color: #889696;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #889696;
border: 2px solid #889696;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#889696]
text-[#889696]
border-[#889696]
shadow-[0_0_10px_889696]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #889696, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #889696; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #889696; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #889696; background-color: #88969615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #88969620; border-left: 4px solid #889696; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #889696; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #889696 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 150, 150

Red: 136 / Green: 150 / Blue: 150

HSL

180°, 6%, 56%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

9%, 0%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #889696?

#889696 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

968888

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #889696 to RGB:

rgb(136, 150, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #889696 to HSL:

hsl(180, 6%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #889696 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #889696 has RGB (136, 150, 150) and HSL (180°, 6%, 56%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #889696 is #968888, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #88968F.

Use #889696 in CSS: color: #889696 or background-color: #889696. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #889696

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.85:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #889696?

#889696 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #889696?

#889696 in RGB is (136, 150, 150) - 136 red, 150 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #889696 in CSS?

Use #889696 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #889696?

#968888 (complementary), #88968F (analogous), and #626F6F (lighter shade) work well with #889696.