#89C1DC Hex Color
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The tinted, dusty blue of #89c1dc has a cool, ashy cast and very low saturation, giving it a soft, peaceful presence. The hex code #89c1dc suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly against it, with about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #89c1dc
What is #89c1dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c1dc is rgb(137, 193, 220), in HSL hsl(200, 54%, 70%) and in CMYK 38%, 12%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #89c1dc?
What mood and design uses suit #89c1dc?
#89c1dc feels gentle and dependable because its high lightness and low saturation soften the cool blue base. It suits healthcare, finance, security, and technology layouts, especially as a broad background or supporting brand color rather than a high-impact accent.
Is #89c1dc readable on white or black?
#89c1dc has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.72:1 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.