#90A7F2 Hex Color
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Light and moderately saturated, #90a7f2 is a cool blue with a gentle violet undertone. Its softened brightness brings a youthful, dependable feel to healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with black text, which reaches about 9.0:1 contrast. The hex code #90a7f2 also pairs well with navy and warm white.
Questions about #90a7f2
What is #90a7f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a7f2 is rgb(144, 167, 242), in HSL hsl(226, 79%, 76%) and in CMYK 40%, 31%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #90a7f2?
#90a7f2 pairs well with navy, warm white, and soft neutrals because these choices balance its light blue-violet tone, add readable contrast, and keep the overall palette calm rather than overly bright.
Is #90a7f2 a warm or cool color?
#90a7f2 reads as a cool blue because its gentle violet undertone shifts it away from green, giving the shade a clear, airy feel that is softer and more approachable than a deep, highly saturated blue.
Is #90a7f2 readable on white or black?
#90a7f2 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.