#89ADD6 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #89add6 is a light, ashy blue with a dusty finish and low saturation. Its soft appearance suggests peace, trust, and dependable care, making it suited to healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use the hex code #89add6 as a supporting background with dark navy or charcoal text; black text achieves about 9.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #89add6
What is #89add6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89add6 is rgb(137, 173, 214), in HSL hsl(212, 48%, 69%) and in CMYK 36%, 19%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #89add6?
Is #89add6 a warm or cool color?
#89add6 reads as a cool blue because its muted base has a gray, ashy undertone rather than yellow or red warmth. That coolness supports peaceful, dependable moods and works well in clean, professional layouts.
Is #89add6 readable on white or black?
#89add6 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.01:1 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.