#90ADCA Hex Color
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Not a vivid blue. #90adca is a dusty pastel with heavy gray undertones, which keeps it soft and steady rather than playful. Its low saturation suits healthcare and finance layouts where trust matters more than energy. Use it as a dominant base or supporting tone, and lean on black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 9.0:1 contrast. The hex code #90adca reads cooler than most light blues.
Questions about #90adca
What is #90adca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90adca is rgb(144, 173, 202), in HSL hsl(210, 35%, 68%) and in CMYK 29%, 14%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #90adca?
Warm contrasts flatter #90adca best: terracotta, muted coral, or warm sand bring out its cool gray undertones. For a quieter scheme, pair it with charcoal and off-white so its softness stays visible instead of washing out.
Is #90adca readable on white or black?
#90adca has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.01:1 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.