#89C0FF Hex Color
A calm blue with gentle light
#89c0ff is a light, cool blue with soft saturation and a clean, lightly luminous finish. Its gentle character supports trust and a sense of peace in healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting interface background with navy or charcoal text, since black text reaches about 11:1 contrast. The hex code #89c0ff suits calm layouts without feeling washed out.
Questions about #89c0ff
What is #89c0ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c0ff is rgb(137, 192, 255), in HSL hsl(212, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 46%, 25%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #89c0ff?
#89c0ff pairs well with navy and charcoal for readable contrast, while white and soft gray keep the palette airy; muted coral or peach can add warmth without overpowering its cool blue base.
Is #89c0ff warm or cool?
#89c0ff reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is strongest and its soft, lightly luminous finish avoids the gray heaviness of darker blues. It conveys calm, clarity, trust, and openness in interfaces and seasonal designs.
Is #89c0ff readable on white or black?
#89c0ff has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.04:1 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.