#89A7F4 Hex Color
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#89a7f4 is a pastel blue, light and gently saturated, with a cool periwinkle cast. It reads soft and dependable, which suits baby products, healthcare, and finance branding. Use it as a dominant background color; black text holds about 8.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, while white type falls short. A warm gray (how to make gray) or a deep navy accent flatters it most.
Questions about #89a7f4
What is #89a7f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a7f4 is rgb(137, 167, 244), in HSL hsl(223, 83%, 75%) and in CMYK 44%, 32%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #89a7f4?
Deep navy and warm gray ground #89a7f4 without competing with its lightness. For a bolder accent, terracotta adds warmth that offsets its cool cast.
Is #89a7f4 readable on white or black?
#89a7f4 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.