#90A0E5 Hex Color
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#90a0e5 is the hex code for a pastel indigo with a muted, grayed finish. Its high lightness keeps the mood gentle rather than moody, so it suits spring themes, baby products, and meditation branding. Use it as a dominant background or a supporting tone; beside plain white it can wash out. Black text on it reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, past AA for body copy.
Questions about #90a0e5
What is #90a0e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a0e5 is rgb(144, 160, 229), in HSL hsl(229, 62%, 73%) and in CMYK 37%, 30%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #90a0e5?
Warm accents like terracotta and charcoal give #90a0e5 contrast without breaking its soft, muted feel. Cream flatters it more than pure white, which can make it look washed out.
Is #90a0e5 readable on white or black?
#90a0e5 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.