#899FC9

#899FC9

Color Values

HEX

#899FC9

RGB

137, 159, 201

HSL

219.4, 37.2%, 66.3%

HSV

219.4, 31.8%, 78.8%

CMYK

31.8%, 20.9%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.7008 0.0668 263.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #899FC9;
color: #899FC9;
border-color: #899FC9;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 400 #94A3B8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.87:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #899FC9?

RGB(137, 159, 201) · HSL(219.4, 37.2%, 66.3%) · CMYK(31.8%, 20.9%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #899FC9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.67:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #899FC9?

Use 000000 text on a #899FC9 background; contrast on black is 7.87:1.