#90A7A3 Hex Color

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Weathered sea glass comes close to #90a7a3, a dusty teal with a strong gray cast. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a settled, composed feel that suits wellness branding and healthcare interfaces. The hex code works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, and it flatters warm terracotta far more than pure white, which can wash it out.

Questions about #90a7a3

What is #90a7a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a7a3 is rgb(144, 167, 163), in HSL hsl(170, 12%, 61%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 2%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #90a7a3?
Warm terracotta, dusty coral, and deep navy all flatter #90a7a3. Its gray cast keeps combinations muted, so skip bright saturated accents that would overpower it.
Is #90a7a3 a warm or cool color?
#90a7a3 leans cool because of its teal base, but the heavy gray tone softens it. Next to crisp blues it reads almost neutral.
Is #90a7a3 readable on white or black?
#90a7a3 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.