#90A59E Hex Color
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For a wellness brand or healthcare dashboard, #90a59e gives you a muted teal that reads almost gray. The hex code #90a59e is dusty and low in saturation, so it feels calm without turning cold. It works best as a dominant base, with black text hitting about 8.1:1 contrast. Just avoid pure white borders, which wash it out.
Questions about #90a59e
What is #90a59e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a59e is rgb(144, 165, 158), in HSL hsl(160, 10%, 61%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 4%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #90a59e?
This ashy teal pairs well with terracotta for warmth, or charcoal for a crisp, grounded palette. Cream also flatters it without the harshness of pure white.
Is #90a59e readable on white or black?
#90a59e has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.06:1 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.