#89B9C0 Hex Color
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This desaturated cyan carries a dusty, ashy character that leans cool and airy. Because of its low chroma, #89b9c0 works best as a grounding background rather than a loud accent. Pair it with soft charcoal grays or deep navy to avoid a washed-out effect. This hex code offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs where readability matters.
Questions about #89b9c0
What is #89b9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89b9c0 is rgb(137, 185, 192), in HSL hsl(188, 30%, 65%) and in CMYK 29%, 4%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I use #89b9c0 in a color scheme?
Because #89b9c0 is desaturated and low in chroma, it functions best as a calm, secondary background rather than a bold primary color. To keep designs from looking washed out, pair it with deeper accents like charcoal or dark navy blue.
Is #89b9c0 readable on white or black?
#89b9c0 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.