#90A8A8 Hex Color
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#90a8a8 is a muted, dusty cyan with a heavy grey cast. Its low saturation makes it a sophisticated base color, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional slate. Because it provides excellent contrast for black text, it works well for UI backgrounds and long-form reading interfaces. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta or mustard accents to prevent the palette from feeling too chilly.
Questions about #90a8a8
What is #90a8a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90a8a8 is rgb(144, 168, 168), in HSL hsl(180, 12%, 61%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #90a8a8 for a balanced palette?
This muted cyan works best when grounded by warm, earthy tones to balance its natural coolness. Try pairing #90a8a8 with terracotta or mustard accents to prevent the final design from feeling too sterile or clinical in professional applications.
Is #90a8a8 a suitable choice for text on a white background?
While #90a8a8 is excellent for large backgrounds, it lacks the necessary contrast ratio for small, accessible body text on white. It is better utilized as a background color or as an accent for headings against dark charcoal or black text.
Is #90a8a8 readable on white or black?
#90a8a8 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.