#89A3B5 Hex Color
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#89a3b5 is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation, giving it an ashy, controlled appearance. It suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding where trust and reliability matter. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color, making it useful for accessible UI panels. The hex code is #89a3b5.
Questions about #89a3b5
What is #89a3b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a3b5 is rgb(137, 163, 181), in HSL hsl(205, 23%, 62%) and in CMYK 24%, 10%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89a3b5?
Navy, warm charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #89a3b5 because their deeper or warmer tones balance its cool, dusty blue base without overpowering the restrained palette in most applications. Choose the deeper option for trust, the neutral for understated layouts, or the warm accent for added energy.
Does #89a3b5 read as a warm or cool color?
#89a3b5 reads as a cool, dusty blue because its blue hue is softened by gray, creating a controlled appearance rather than the brightness or energy of a more saturated blue. It works well where calm, dependable visual cues matter, including dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and public-service layouts.
Is #89a3b5 readable on white or black?
#89a3b5 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 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.