#89BEC4 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan brings a gentle coolness to any palette. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #89bec4 works well as a background color for interfaces or children’s branding. Avoid using it as a dominant color in print, as it can look washed out. It pairs beautifully with dark slate grays to create a grounded, modern contrast.
Questions about #89bec4
What is #89bec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89bec4 is rgb(137, 190, 196), in HSL hsl(186, 33%, 65%) and in CMYK 30%, 3%, 0%, 23%.
How does #89bec4 perform as a background color?
#89bec4 works exceptionally well as a background because its muted saturation allows black or dark charcoal text to remain highly readable. It creates a calm, soft interface feel that avoids the harshness of high-intensity cyan or bright blue hues.
What colors pair best with #89bec4?
Is #89bec4 readable on white or black?
#89bec4 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.22:1 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.