Baby Blue color: hex code #89CFF0
Baby Blue has the hex code #89CFF0. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.7% red, 81.2% green and 94.1% blue (137, 207, 240).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 77% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.25:1).
Baby Blue (#89CFF0) color codes
| HEX | #89CFF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(137, 207, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.7%, 81.2%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 77%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 43%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 14%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.75, -13.55, -23.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.75, 26.8, 239.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.352, 56.232, 90.727) | |
| Decimal | 9031664 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Baby Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #89CFF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #89CFF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #89CFF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#beccf2Protanopia
no red cones#afc1f0Deuteranopia
no green cones#5dd8d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #89cff0; }
.text { color: #89cff0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #89cff0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(137 207 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #89cff0, #899cf0); }Similar colors
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See #89CFF0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #89CFF0?
- #89CFF0 is a light, moderate azure known as Baby Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Baby Blue?
- The RGB value is 137, 207, 240: 137 red, 207 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Baby Blue?
- The complementary color is #F0AA89, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #89CFF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.25:1 and white text 1.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.