#89B0AE Hex Color
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This dusty cyan features a highly unsaturated, chalky quality. Because of its muted tone, the hex code #89b0ae works best as a calm base for modern interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals to create necessary contrast. High legibility allows black text to sit comfortably on this shade, making it a practical choice for accessible web designs.
Questions about #89b0ae
What is #89b0ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b0ae is rgb(137, 176, 174), in HSL hsl(177, 20%, 61%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 1%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #89b0ae?
#89b0ae creates a balanced, professional look when paired with deep charcoal or near-black tones. For a softer, earthier palette, try incorporating terracotta or warm beige, which provide a gentle contrast against the coolness of this dusty cyan.
Is #89b0ae readable on white or black?
#89b0ae has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.