#89BCE1 Hex Color
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#89bce1 is a light, dusty blue with cool undertones and low saturation, giving it a soft, ashy finish. Its lightness suits peaceful, dependable interfaces for healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a broad supporting background. Black text reaches about 10.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #89bce1.
Questions about #89bce1
What is #89bce1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89bce1 is rgb(137, 188, 225), in HSL hsl(205, 59%, 71%) and in CMYK 39%, 16%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #89bce1?
#89bce1 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta because its light, cool, low-saturation base gives darker neutrals structure while a restrained warm accent adds contrast without overwhelming the blue. Use charcoal for text and terracotta sparingly for calls to action.
Is #89bce1 readable on white or black?
#89bce1 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.