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Baby Blue#89CFF0

Baby Blue color code is #89CFF0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with baby blue.

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Baby Blue Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Baby Blue is 0.5624. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.71:1 against white and 12.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Baby Blue on white1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Baby Blue on black12.25:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Baby Blue1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Baby Blue12.25:1AAA

Baby Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Baby Blue?+
The hex code for Baby Blue is #89CFF0. In RGB it's rgb(137, 207, 240), and in HSL it's hsl(199, 77%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of Baby Blue?+
Baby Blue in RGB is (137, 207, 240). Written in CSS: rgb(137, 207, 240).
What is the CMYK value of Baby Blue?+
Baby Blue converts to CMYK(43%, 14%, 0%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #89CFF0.
Is baby blue a warm or cool color?+
Baby Blue (#89CFF0) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 199° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does baby blue belong to?+
Baby Blue belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 199°, 77%, 74% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is baby blue accessible for body text on a white background?+
Baby Blue on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.71:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for baby blue?+
The nearest Pantone match for Baby Blue (#89CFF0) is 814 C Pantone 814 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Baby Blue in design

Practical guidance for using baby blue (#89CFF0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Baby Blue (#89CFF0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Baby Blue (#89CFF0) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Baby Blue flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Baby Blue is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.