#89C6E5 Hex Color
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A pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones, #89c6e5 feels gentle, dependable, and clear without becoming vivid. Its muted saturation suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed backgrounds. Use it as a supporting or dominant UI surface with dark text; black reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #89c6e5.
Questions about #89c6e5
What is #89c6e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c6e5 is rgb(137, 198, 229), in HSL hsl(200, 64%, 72%) and in CMYK 40%, 14%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #89c6e5?
Pair #89c6e5 with charcoal, navy, or muted terracotta for contrast that feels balanced rather than harsh. Charcoal suits readable UI text, navy adds structure, and terracotta introduces warmth in branding, editorial layouts, or spring campaigns.
Is #89c6e5 readable on white or black?
#89c6e5 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.