TEALS
Sea Star
#889E9E
Sea Star is a mid-tone teal sitting at HSL 180°, 10%, 58%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sea Star 2123-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Sea Star
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #889E9E?
#889E9E is Sea Star, a mid teal with a cool undertone.
Is #889E9E warm or cool?
Sea Star reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sea Star?
Sea Star works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Sea Star?
Sea Star pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Sea Star?
You can download Sea Star on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #889E9E?
#889E9E converts to RGB 136, 158, 158.