#89B9BD Hex Color
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#89b9bd is a muted, cool cyan with gray undertones and a dusty pastel finish. Its light, low-saturation character suggests softness and peace without feeling overly sweet. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with navy and warm coral. Black text remains highly readable on this shade. The hex code for this color is #89b9bd.
Questions about #89b9bd
What is #89b9bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b9bd is rgb(137, 185, 189), in HSL hsl(185, 28%, 64%) and in CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #89b9bd?
Does #89b9bd work with black or white text?
#89b9bd provides strong contrast with black text, while white text is too low-contrast for normal body copy; verify each foreground and background pairing with a WCAG contrast checker before using it in accessible UI.
Does #89b9bd look warm or cool?
#89b9bd reads as cool because its cyan base leans blue, while gray undertones lower its saturation and create a dusty, peaceful appearance instead of a bright tropical look in most design palettes.
Is #89b9bd readable on white or black?
#89b9bd has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.73:1 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.