#889BAE Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #889bae is a medium-light blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained character suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with dark navy or charcoal text. Black text meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #889bae.
Questions about #889bae
What is #889bae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889bae is rgb(136, 155, 174), in HSL hsl(210, 19%, 61%) and in CMYK 22%, 11%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #889bae?
#889bae pairs well with charcoal or navy text, while muted terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its cool, low-saturation base; softer palettes can combine it with pale blue or cool gray backgrounds.
Is #889bae readable on white or black?
#889bae has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.