#89AEF4 Hex Color
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Not quite baby blue and not quite periwinkle, #89aef4 is a soft pastel blue with a faint violet undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood gentle and cool. Black text reads at about 9.4:1 contrast, so it works as a background for small body copy. Next to pure white it can wash out, so anchor it with deeper blues or warm accents.
Questions about #89aef4
What is #89aef4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89aef4 is rgb(137, 174, 244), in HSL hsl(219, 83%, 75%) and in CMYK 44%, 29%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #89aef4?
Deep navy makes #89aef4 read brighter and fresher, while terracotta adds warmth that offsets its cool cast. For a quieter scheme, try muted sage or soft gray.
Is #89aef4 readable on white or black?
#89aef4 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.42:1 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.