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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#89B2C2 — Ash
#89B2C2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #89B2C2
- f5f8fa
- d6e4ea
- b7d0da
- 98bcca
- 79a8ba
- 5a93aa
- 48798d
- 395f6e
- 29444f
- 192930
- 090f11
Color schemes using #89B2C2
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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#89B2C2 FAQ
What color is #89B2C2?
#89B2C2 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 32% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #89B2C2?
#89B2C2 is rgb(137, 178, 194) in RGB, hsl(197, 32%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 8%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #89B2C2?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.21:1.
What colors go well with #89B2C2?
Its direct complement is #C29989. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C28996 and #C2B689 gives you contrast without the vibration.