#90ACB5 Hex Color
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#90acb5 is a muted blue-cyan with a dusty, ashy cast and enough lightness to feel airy without looking bright. Its restrained saturation suggests trust and clear thinking, making it useful for technology, aerospace, communication, or productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal text; its hex code has about 8.8:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #90acb5
What is #90acb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90acb5 is rgb(144, 172, 181), in HSL hsl(195, 20%, 64%) and in CMYK 20%, 5%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #90acb5 in a design palette?
#90acb5 pairs well with charcoal for text, navy for structure, and muted terracotta for a small warm accent, balancing its dusty cyan cast without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright. Bright white can wash it out, so pale gray often creates a softer transition.
Is #90acb5 readable on white or black?
#90acb5 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.