#90A2C4 Hex Color
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#90a2c4 is a muted, ashy blue with cool undertones and low saturation. Its soft, dusty lightness suggests peace and dependable control without feeling stark. The hex code #90a2c4 works well as a supporting background for finance, healthcare, technology, or spring layouts. It can look washed out beside white. Black text has about 8.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #90a2c4
What is #90a2c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a2c4 is rgb(144, 162, 196), in HSL hsl(219, 31%, 67%) and in CMYK 27%, 17%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #90a2c4?
#90a2c4 pairs well with charcoal text, warm cream, and muted terracotta because its cool, gray-blue base gains contrast from warm accents without losing its restrained mood. Use terracotta sparingly for calls to action, while cream can soften broad layouts.
Is #90a2c4 readable on white or black?
#90a2c4 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.