#89EFFF Hex Color
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This electrifying, high-chroma cyan is exceptionally bright and pushes toward neon territory. Because #89efff is so intense, it often overwhelms when used as a full background. It functions best as an accent color to inject energy into tech-focused UI or branding. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade, ensuring that accessibility requirements are easily met for small, legible body copy.
Questions about #89efff
What is #89efff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89efff is rgb(137, 239, 255), in HSL hsl(188, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 46%, 6%, 0%, 0%.
How should I use #89efff in a UI project?
This electrifying cyan works best as a deliberate accent to draw the eye toward primary call-to-action buttons or status indicators. Because the color is so saturated, avoid using it for large backgrounds or body text, as it will quickly cause eye strain.
Is #89efff readable on white or black?
#89efff has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.85:1 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.