#89A0C7 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue, #89a0c7 provides a cool and soft aesthetic for professional designs. This unsaturated tone suggests reliability, making it a strong pick for finance, security, or healthcare interfaces. Designers often choose this color for a clean, trustworthy background that avoids the harshness of brighter tones. The hex code #89a0c7 brings a gentle, modern feel to any layout.
Questions about #89a0c7
What is #89a0c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a0c7 is rgb(137, 160, 199), in HSL hsl(218, 36%, 66%) and in CMYK 31%, 20%, 0%, 22%.
What design aesthetic does this blue tone support?
This color excels in professional environments like finance, healthcare, or security interfaces where reliability is paramount. Its unsaturated, ashy quality provides a calming backdrop that avoids the visual harshness often associated with more saturated or brighter primary blue tones.
Is #89a0c7 readable on white or black?
#89a0c7 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.