#89AEB7 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #89aeb7 is a muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and very low saturation. Its gentle lightness suggests peace, trust, and youthful freedom without looking sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for spring palettes, baby products, communication interfaces, or aerospace branding. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #89aeb7.
Questions about #89aeb7
What is #89aeb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89aeb7 is rgb(137, 174, 183), in HSL hsl(192, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 25%, 5%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #89aeb7?
The #89aeb7 hex color pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, terracotta for warmth, and soft cream for a gentle palette; these combinations keep its dusty cyan character from feeling cold.
Is #89aeb7 warm or cool?
The #89aeb7 hex color reads cool because its cyan base is softened by gray, creating a calm, airy mood rather than a bright tropical one, which suits quiet interfaces, spring accents, and gentle product packaging.
Is black or white text better on #89aeb7?
For #89aeb7, black text provides strong contrast and is the safer accessible choice, while white text has limited contrast and should be avoided for body copy or essential interface labels.
Is #89aeb7 readable on white or black?
#89aeb7 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.