#89C0CB Hex Color
Cool dusty cyan with muted character
This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a distinctively cool, tinted character. With its muted quality, #89c0cb works effectively as a large-scale background color for UI designs. Black text remains highly legible against this soft shade, offering excellent contrast for readability. Pair it with warm, sandy neutrals to ground its chill, as it can sometimes appear washed out when placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #89c0cb
What is #89c0cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c0cb is rgb(137, 192, 203), in HSL hsl(190, 39%, 67%) and in CMYK 33%, 5%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #89c0cb?
#89c0cb benefits from the warmth of sandy neutrals or soft tans to ground its cool, dusty undertone. It creates a professional, balanced look when paired with deep charcoal for high-contrast UI elements or dark text.
Is #89c0cb readable on white or black?
#89c0cb has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.