#9090CF Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool indigo carries a gray undertone that prevents it from feeling too intense. It pairs well with warm charcoals or deep creams, which helps ground its slightly ethereal quality. Because #9090cf offers high contrast with black text, it works effectively for readable UI headers. The hex code for this shade is #9090cf.
Questions about #9090cf
What is #9090cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9090cf is rgb(144, 144, 207), in HSL hsl(240, 40%, 69%) and in CMYK 30%, 30%, 0%, 19%.
How should I pair #9090cf in a UI design?
#9090cf works best when grounded by warm neutrals like charcoal or deep cream. Because this indigo has a slightly gray, unsaturated quality, it creates high readability against dark backgrounds while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic that feels distinct from standard blues.
Does #9090cf lean warm or cool?
#9090cf is definitively a cool-toned color, sitting squarely in the indigo spectrum. Its primary cooling effect comes from its blue-violet base, but the distinct gray undertone keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or intense, making it a perfect neutral choice for large design elements.
Is #9090cf readable on white or black?
#9090cf has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.