#89C9C8 Hex Color
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Not a bright aqua but a dusty pastel cyan, #89c9c8 carries gray undertones that soften its mood. That low saturation makes it a calm dominant base for wellness sites, kids’ products, and spring layouts. It flatters warm accents like terracotta, and black text on it reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #89c9c8
What is #89c9c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89c9c8 is rgb(137, 201, 200), in HSL hsl(179, 37%, 66%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #89c9c8?
Coral and terracotta warm it up, while charcoal or deep navy give it contrast. Skip pale neutrals like cream, since they wash out its already low saturation.
Is #89c9c8 readable on white or black?
#89c9c8 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.25:1 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.