#89B6C3 Hex Color
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#89b6c3 is a light, dusty cyan with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its cool, ashy finish gives interfaces and spring-themed designs a soft, peaceful feel without looking sugary. Use it as a supporting background with deep navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable at about 9.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #89b6c3.
Questions about #89b6c3
What is #89b6c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b6c3 is rgb(137, 182, 195), in HSL hsl(193, 33%, 65%) and in CMYK 30%, 7%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #89b6c3?
Does #89b6c3 read as a warm or cool color?
#89b6c3 reads as a cool color because its cyan base and gray undertones give it an ashy, restrained finish rather than the yellow or red cast associated with warm hues.
Is #89b6c3 readable on white or black?
#89b6c3 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.