#189CD8 Hex Color
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A medium blue with a soft, slightly muted edge, #189cd8 reads steady and composed rather than flashy. It works best as a base for finance, healthcare, or tech branding, where trust matters. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.8:1, so it holds up behind body copy. Pair it with warm sand to keep the palette from feeling cold.
Questions about #189cd8
What is #189cd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #189cd8 is rgb(24, 156, 216), in HSL hsl(199, 80%, 47%) and in CMYK 89%, 28%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #189cd8?
Warm sand, charcoal, and soft cream all balance its cool cast. A deep navy makes a strong partner for headlines, while charcoal works well for body text on top of it.
Is #189cd8 readable on white or black?
#189cd8 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.