#89B6E8 Hex Color
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#89b6e8 is a light, cool blue with soft saturation and a clear, airy finish. Its gentle brightness suggests trust and calm without feeling flat. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, technology, or spring interfaces, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. Black text reaches about 9.9:1 contrast here.
Questions about #89b6e8
What is #89b6e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b6e8 is rgb(137, 182, 232), in HSL hsl(212, 67%, 72%) and in CMYK 41%, 22%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89b6e8 in a design?
#89b6e8 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for structure, while muted terracotta adds a restrained warm contrast without overpowering its light, cool character. Use the blue as a supporting field and reserve the warmer tone for small accents.
Is #89b6e8 readable on white or black?
#89b6e8 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.92:1 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.