#89ABE5 Hex Color
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#89abe5 is a soft, cool blue with muted saturation and a light, airy finish. Its gentle character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs without feeling childish. Use it as a supporting background or broad UI surface, pairing it with navy or charcoal for structure. The hex code #89abe5 supports clear black body text at about 9:1 contrast.
Questions about #89abe5
What is #89abe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89abe5 is rgb(137, 171, 229), in HSL hsl(218, 64%, 72%) and in CMYK 40%, 25%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #89abe5?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #89abe5, adding structure and readable contrast while preserving its cool, airy mood; navy works especially well for headings, borders, and buttons on this pale blue foundation.
Is #89abe5 readable on white or black?
#89abe5 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.02:1 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.