#89A5B6 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
As an ashy, dusty blue, this tone feels grounded and secure. It offers a muted alternative to standard primary blues, making it a professional choice for finance or technology branding. The hex code #89a5b6 provides a calm, reliable visual anchor in interface designs where clarity and focus are required. Use it to build user trust in professional, medical, or government applications.
Questions about #89a5b6
What is #89a5b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a5b6 is rgb(137, 165, 182), in HSL hsl(203, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 25%, 9%, 0%, 29%.
What makes #89a5b6 ideal for professional branding?
This shade functions as a stable alternative to primary blues, offering a sense of reliability for finance or medical interface designs. Its muted quality ensures text readability and creates a calm, trustworthy aesthetic that feels distinctly grounded and secure.
Which colors pair best with this ashy blue?
It pairs effectively with warm, neutral grays or soft creams to balance its cool undertones without sacrificing contrast. Use lighter off-whites for backgrounds to make the blue pop, or incorporate darker charcoal tones to ground the interface for a modern look.
Is #89a5b6 readable on white or black?
#89a5b6 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.