#89CAE8 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated blue carries a dusty, pastel quality that feels gentle and controlled. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, #89cae8 functions well as a background for UI interfaces or clean, modern tech branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoals to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this airy shade is #89cae8.
Questions about #89cae8
What is #89cae8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89cae8 is rgb(137, 202, 232), in HSL hsl(199, 67%, 72%) and in CMYK 41%, 13%, 0%, 9%.
What design style fits best with #89cae8?
This shade excels in clean, modern, and minimalist design environments where you want to evoke a sense of calm and technical precision. Its dusty, unsaturated nature keeps interfaces feeling breathable and avoids the visual clutter of more vibrant blues.
Is #89cae8 readable on white or black?
#89cae8 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.67:1 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.