#89C4CD Hex Color
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#89c4cd is a muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and a dusty, pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, refreshing mood suited to spring branding, children’s products, and calm technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background tone with navy or coral accents. The hex code #89c4cd also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #89c4cd
What is #89c4cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c4cd is rgb(137, 196, 205), in HSL hsl(188, 40%, 67%) and in CMYK 33%, 4%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #89c4cd?
Does #89c4cd read as warm or cool?
#89c4cd reads as a cool color because its cyan hue leans toward blue, while its muted saturation and pastel lightness soften the effect into a gentle, airy impression rather than a harsh or icy one.
Is #89c4cd readable on white or black?
#89c4cd has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.