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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#89B0BD — Ash
#89B0BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #89B0BD
- f5f8f9
- d7e4e9
- b9d0d8
- 9bbcc7
- 7da8b6
- 5f94a5
- 4d7a88
- 3c5f6a
- 2b444c
- 1a292e
- 090f10
Color schemes using #89B0BD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#89B0BD FAQ
What color is #89B0BD?
#89B0BD is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89B0BD?
#89B0BD is rgb(137, 176, 189) in RGB, hsl(195, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 7%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89B0BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.01:1.
What colors go well with #89B0BD?
Its direct complement is #BD9689. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD8996 and #BDB089 gives you contrast without the vibration.