#89B6BB Hex Color
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#89b6bb is a muted cyan with a dusty, ashy finish and low saturation. Its gentle blue-green cast feels peaceful and refreshing without becoming sugary. The hex code #89b6bb works well as a supporting tone in spring, children’s, communication, and technology palettes, especially beside charcoal text. Black text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast here, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #89b6bb
What is #89b6bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b6bb is rgb(137, 182, 187), in HSL hsl(186, 27%, 64%) and in CMYK 27%, 3%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89b6bb?
For a balanced palette, #89b6bb pairs well with dark charcoal for readable contrast and muted terracotta for a warmer counterpoint, while soft cream can add lightness without making the composition feel stark. Its low saturation can look washed out beside large areas of bright white.
Is #89b6bb readable on white or black?
#89b6bb has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.47:1 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.