#89A9D6 Hex Color
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A pastel, ashy blue with cool gray undertones, #89a9d6 feels soft, trustworthy, and composed. Its muted lightness suits UI backgrounds, healthcare, finance, and spring packaging, while navy or charcoal text gives strong definition. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside warmer neutrals; against white, it can look slightly washed out. Black text reads at about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #89a9d6
What is #89a9d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89a9d6 is rgb(137, 169, 214), in HSL hsl(215, 48%, 69%) and in CMYK 36%, 21%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #89a9d6?
#89a9d6 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted terracotta, and warm cream, adding contrast without overpowering its dusty blue character; use charcoal for text and terracotta sparingly in editorial, finance, or healthcare palettes.
Where does #89a9d6 work best in design?
#89a9d6 works best as a broad supporting tone rather than a tiny accent, especially in interfaces, spring themes, baby products, security tools, and healthcare layouts where its muted lightness stays gentle.
Is #89a9d6 readable on white or black?
#89a9d6 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.