#89A6BC Hex Color
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Soft, dusty blue with a gray cast, #89a6bc reads muted and low-key rather than bright. Its low saturation suits calm backgrounds for healthcare, finance, or nautical layouts, especially with black text, which hits about 8.2:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to keep it from feeling washed out.
Questions about #89a6bc
What is #89a6bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a6bc is rgb(137, 166, 188), in HSL hsl(206, 28%, 64%) and in CMYK 27%, 12%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89a6bc?
#89a6bc pairs well with terracotta and warm sand, which offset its gray undertone with heat. For a quieter palette, try charcoal text or deep navy accents.
Is #89a6bc readable on white or black?
#89a6bc has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.