#90A0ED Hex Color
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#90a0ed is a cool, soft periwinkle with distinct violet undertones. This airy shade works best as a supporting tone in UI design, as it pairs effectively with crisp charcoal grays for high readability. Because of its light saturation, it provides structure without overwhelming the canvas. If you are struggling with mixing gray to complement this hue, stick to neutral palettes to maintain its gentle, orderly character.
Questions about #90a0ed
What is #90a0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a0ed is rgb(144, 160, 237), in HSL hsl(230, 72%, 75%) and in CMYK 39%, 32%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #90a0ed?
#90a0ed works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays for high-contrast UI elements. Because of its light saturation, it also creates a balanced, calming aesthetic alongside soft creams or muted, desaturated earth tones.
Is #90a0ed considered a warm or cool color?
#90a0ed is definitively a cool color, owing to its distinct blue base and violet undertones. This coolness makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds or interface elements where you want to promote a sense of order, cleanliness, and relaxation.
Is #90a0ed readable on white or black?
#90a0ed has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 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.