#909AB3 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue feels professional and grounded. Because it is quite muted, it serves as an excellent neutral background for modern interface design. The hex code for this shade is #909ab3. It maintains high contrast with black text, ensuring clear readability for body copy. Pair it with warm, creamy off-whites to keep the palette from feeling overly sterile or cold.
Questions about #909ab3
What is #909ab3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #909ab3 is rgb(144, 154, 179), in HSL hsl(223, 19%, 63%) and in CMYK 20%, 14%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #909ab3?
This dusty blue pairs beautifully with warm, creamy off-whites to balance its cool, muted undertones. For a sophisticated, modern palette, try combining #909ab3 with charcoal text or soft, buttery beige accents to add necessary warmth.
Is #909ab3 readable on white or black?
#909ab3 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.