#90A3BA Hex Color
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This dusty blue tone feels desaturated and industrial, making it a reliable choice for corporate interfaces and security-focused branding. Because #90a3ba offers high contrast with black text, it works well as a background for readable body copy. It can feel somewhat flat on its own, so pair it with a crisp white or a slate gray to avoid a muddy appearance in your UI layouts.
Questions about #90a3ba
What is #90a3ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a3ba is rgb(144, 163, 186), in HSL hsl(213, 23%, 65%) and in CMYK 23%, 12%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #90a3ba in a UI design?
This industrial blue functions best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal for text or crisp, clean white backgrounds. Using these stark contrasts prevents #90a3ba from appearing muddy, ensuring your interface remains readable and professional.
Is #90a3ba readable on white or black?
#90a3ba has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 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.