#89A7BD Hex Color
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Muted and grayed, dusty blue sits in a soft middle range where blue loses its punch and reads calm and weathered. The hex code #89a7bd works best as a supporting tone or large background, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with warm terracotta for contrast. Black text stays readable on top at about 8.3:1.
Questions about #89a7bd
What is #89a7bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a7bd is rgb(137, 167, 189), in HSL hsl(205, 28%, 64%) and in CMYK 28%, 12%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89a7bd?
Warm earth tones give #89a7bd the most contrast and life. Try terracotta, clay, or muted coral accents, with charcoal or deep navy for text. Cooler grays tend to flatten it.
Is #89a7bd readable on white or black?
#89a7bd has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.