What color is #89CD89?

#89CD89 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(137, 205, 137), and in HSL hsl(120, 40%, 67%).

Is #89CD89 accessible as text?

On white, #89CD89 has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #89CD89, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #89CD89?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #89CD89?

#89CD89 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CD89CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #89CD89 below.

Is #89CD89 good for buttons?

#89CD89 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #89CD89 — white text only reaches 1.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #89CD89 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #89CD89 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#89CD89 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #89CD89

Not just a swatch — here's how #89CD89 works with other colors. Named schemes with #89CD89 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #89CD89 Secondary #4C6B3B Accent #AD6B00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Pistachio leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #89CD89 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Pistachio opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #89CD89 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2B2723

Pistachio sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #89CD89 Secondary #AD6B00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #89CD89 Secondary #D7EED6 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #89CD89 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 47/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 74/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #89CD89 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Wisteria Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9F3E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #89CDA0 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #89CD89 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #89CD89;
  --color-base-rgb: 137 205 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.6% 0.117 144.4);
  --color-50: #F4FBF4;
  --color-100: #E2F3E2;
  --color-200: #C6E6C6;
  --color-300: #9ED19E;
  --color-400: #78BA78;
  --color-500: #579E57;
  --color-600: #487A48;
  --color-700: #375837;
  --color-800: #273A27;
  --color-900: #192419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F4FBF4',
    100: '#E2F3E2',
    200: '#C6E6C6',
    300: '#9ED19E',
    400: '#78BA78',
    500: '#579E57',
    600: '#487A48',
    700: '#375837',
    800: '#273A27',
    900: '#192419',
  },
}

$base: #89CD89;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF4;
$base-100: #E2F3E2;
$base-200: #C6E6C6;
$base-300: #9ED19E;
$base-400: #78BA78;
$base-500: #579E57;
$base-600: #487A48;
$base-700: #375837;
$base-800: #273A27;
$base-900: #192419;
$base-hover: #59B859;
$base-subtle: #DEEDDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#89CD89",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E2F3E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C6E6C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9ED19E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#78BA78",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#579E57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#487A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#375837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#273A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#192419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #89CD89

Color Lab

Pairs with #89CD89

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