#89C0DA Hex Color
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This pastel blue is a dusty, unsaturated tone that feels light and approachable. Because of its cool, ashy character, #89c0da works best as a primary UI background or a soft accent for tech-focused branding. It offers enough contrast to maintain legibility for small black text. Pair it with charcoal grays if you are curious about what colors make gray to ground the composition.
Questions about #89c0da
What is #89c0da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c0da is rgb(137, 192, 218), in HSL hsl(199, 52%, 70%) and in CMYK 37%, 12%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #89c0da for UI design?
Pair #89c0da with deep charcoal or dark navy grays to ensure high legibility while maintaining a professional, modern aesthetic. These high-contrast text choices ground the otherwise airy pastel blue and prevent the design from feeling too washed out.
Is #89c0da a warm or cool blue?
#89c0da is definitively a cool-toned blue, characterized by a dusty, desaturated quality that feels muted rather than vibrant. Its ashy undertones make it a sophisticated choice for backgrounds where you need color without the intensity of a primary saturated hue.
Is #89c0da readable on white or black?
#89c0da has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.