#489FB5 Hex Color
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At mid-lightness and gently muted, #489fb5 is a cyan-leaning sky blue that reads cool without turning icy. Black text on it hits about 6.9:1 contrast, so the hex code works as a background for small body copy. Try pairing it with coral or burnt orange accents, which warm up its dusty finish.
Questions about #489fb5
What is #489fb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #489fb5 is rgb(72, 159, 181), in HSL hsl(192, 43%, 50%) and in CMYK 60%, 12%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #489fb5?
#489fb5 pairs well with coral and soft peach, which lift its cool undertone. For a quieter palette, try warm sand or charcoal grays.
Is #489fb5 readable on white or black?
#489fb5 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.