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#89603E color code is #89603E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #89603e.

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#89603E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #89603E is 0.1403. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.52:1 against white and 3.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#89603E on white5.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
#89603E on black3.81:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #89603E5.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #89603E3.81:1AA Large

#89603E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #89603E?+
The hex code for #89603E is #89603E. In RGB it's rgb(137, 96, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(27, 38%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #89603E?+
#89603E in RGB is (137, 96, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(137, 96, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #89603E?+
#89603E converts to CMYK(0%, 30%, 55%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #89603E.
Is #89603e a warm or cool color?+
#89603E (#89603E) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 27° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #89603e belong to?+
#89603E belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 27°, 38%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #89603e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#89603E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.52:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #89603e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #89603E (#89603E) is 4128 C Teak, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #89603E in design

Practical guidance for using #89603e (#89603E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #89603E (#89603E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #89603e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #89603E (#89603E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#89603E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #89603e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#89603E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.