#89A1B2 Hex Color
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Reach for #89a1b2 when a design needs a steady blue that won’t shout. This ashy, dusty shade works as a supporting tone behind navy or terracotta, and it suits finance and healthcare branding. Low saturation keeps large surfaces from feeling heavy, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. Black text on it reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, well past AA. Its hex code sits between steel and slate.
Questions about #89a1b2
What is #89a1b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a1b2 is rgb(137, 161, 178), in HSL hsl(205, 21%, 62%) and in CMYK 23%, 10%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #89a1b2?
Deep navy, muted coral, and warm terracotta all sit well against #89a1b2 because its very low saturation gives stronger neighbors room to carry the palette. Cream beats pure white as a background partner.
Is #89a1b2 readable on white or black?
#89a1b2 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.