#89C3BB Hex Color

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#89c3bb is a light, dusty teal with gray-green undertones and very low saturation. Its cool, pastel finish creates a soft, peaceful mood suited to healthcare, wellness, baby products, and spring branding. Use it as a dominant UI background with near-black text, which achieves about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this muted teal is #89c3bb.

Questions about #89c3bb

What is #89c3bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c3bb is rgb(137, 195, 187), in HSL hsl(172, 33%, 65%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 4%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #89c3bb?
#89c3bb pairs well with charcoal, warm white, navy, and muted terracotta, balancing its cool gray-green undertone with crisp contrast or gentle warmth in wellness, spring, and soft editorial palettes, as well as calm interfaces.
What mood does #89c3bb create, and where does it work best?
#89c3bb creates a soft, peaceful mood through its cool pastel finish and gray-green undertones, making it a strong choice for healthcare, wellness, baby products, and spring branding where calm, gentle visuals matter.
Is #89c3bb readable on white or black?
#89c3bb has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.58:1 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.