#899ABB Hex Color
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#899abb is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its restrained character suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces that need to feel reliable and controlled. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm sand, and pair it with black text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #899abb.
Questions about #899abb
What is #899abb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899abb is rgb(137, 154, 187), in HSL hsl(220, 27%, 64%) and in CMYK 27%, 18%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #899abb?
Pair #899abb with navy for a restrained, tonal palette, or with warm sand and off-white to introduce gentle contrast. Black text adds definition while preserving the shade’s calm, professional feel.
Where does #899abb work best in design?
Use #899abb in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, where its dusty blue tone can support hierarchy and trust without demanding attention from key content or primary actions.
Is #899abb readable on white or black?
#899abb has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 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.