Munsell Blue
Stable cyan with professional cool character
Munsell Blue is a mid-tone cyan with a cool, distinct presence. This unsaturated shade carries a professional weight that works well in technology and aerospace UI design. Because it offers high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible over it. The hex code for Munsell Blue is #0093af. Use this color as a supporting accent to keep visual layouts organized and approachable.
About Munsell Blue
Pool tiles at noon, chlorine and cold concrete
What does munsell blue mean?
It commonly reads as water, hygiene, and clarity, since cyan-leaning blues often show up in pools, clinics, and clean utility design. Its mid lightness and held-back saturation keep it steady and workmanlike, more like a stocked shelf than a deep-sea drama.
Where you see munsell blue
- pool tile
- hospital scrubs
- ceramic glaze
- beach towels
- fountain pens
- swim goggles
What it works for
One sentence under 25 words.
What colors go with munsell blue?
Terracotta #e2725bIts fired, rusty warmth sits opposite this cyan on the wheel, so both look sharper.Mustard #ffdb58The earthy yellow pulls warmth into the cool blue without stealing the show.Salmon #fa8072A soft pink-orange flatters the cyan and keeps the pairing light and friendly.Olive #808000Muted green shares this color's restraint, so neither one shouts.Charcoal #36454fNear-black gray grounds the mid-tone blue and gives it a firm edge.
Questions about Munsell Blue
What is the hex code for Munsell Blue?
Munsell Blue is #0093af. In RGB that is rgb(0, 147, 175), in HSL hsl(190, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 100%, 16%, 0%, 31%.
Is Munsell Blue readable on white or black?
Munsell Blue has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.