Desaturated Cyan is a
cool light color with the hex code #89A7A9.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
137, 167, 169 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 1%, 0%, 34% for print applications.
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Desaturated Cyan
#89A7A9
Desaturated Cyan Color Values
- HEX
- #89A7A9
- RGB
- 137, 167, 169
- HSL
- 184°, 16%, 60%
- CMYK
- 19, 1, 0, 34
Shades & Tints
About this color
Desaturated Cyan sits at 184° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 16% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 19%, 1%, 0%, 34% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Desaturated Cyan
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #89A7A9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 137, 167, 169;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#89A7A9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 19%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 34% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(137, 167, 169)
rgba(137, 167, 169, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #89A7A9?
What is the RGB value of #89A7A9?
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
How do I use #89A7A9 in CSS?
background-color: #89A7A9; or color: #89A7A9; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 167, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 1%, 0%, 34%.