All you need to know about Baby Blue.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Baby Blue Color Guide: Soft, Playful, and Soothing

Baby Blue (#89CFF0) is a light, calming shade of blue that evokes feelings of serenity, airiness, and freshness. Traditionally associated with newborn baby boys, it is a popular color in nurseries, baby clothes, toys, and accessories. Baby Blue's delicate tone exudes softness, making it a go-to choice for designs that need to feel gentle, nurturing, and refreshing.

Symbolism and Appeal of Baby Blue (#89CFF0)

Baby Blue is widely associated with innocence, tranquility, and peace, which is why it's often used in spaces and designs intended to soothe or relax. Its light, cool hue is also linked to the open sky and clear, fresh air, providing an overall sense of clarity and lightness.

Perfect Pairings with Baby Blue (#89CFF0)

Due to its neutral, soft quality, Baby Blue (#89CFF0) works wonderfully with a variety of complementary hues:

For a delicate, feminine palette, pair Baby Blue with shades like rose quartz (#F7B7B7), light pink (#FFC0CB), or peach (#FFE5B4) to create a soft, pastel aesthetic.

For an elegant yet refreshing combination, pair Baby Blue with lemon yellow (#FFF700) or cream (#FFFDD0) to achieve a bright and uplifting color scheme.

A more dynamic palette can be achieved by pairing Baby Blue with amber (#FFBF00), salmon (#FA8072), and tiger lily (#E15C00) for a colorful, cheerful contrast.

Baby Blue Color Specifications

Hex Code: #89CFF0 – A soothing, light blue that provides a fresh and peaceful vibe to any design.

Color conversion

HEX
#89CFF0

RGB DECIMAL
137, 207, 240

RGB PERCENTAGE
0.5, 0.8, 0.9

HSL
199.2, 0.8, 0.7, 1.0

HSV
199.2, 0.4, 0.9

CMYK
0.4, 0.1, 0.0, 0.1

LAB
79.7, -13.6, -23.1

NUMBER
9031664

LUMINANCE
0.56

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