#90B0BD Hex Color
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#90b0bd is a dusty, low-saturation cyan with gray undertones and a light, airy finish. Its muted character suggests freedom, trust, and clear thinking without feeling bright or childish. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or communication branding, paired with navy or charcoal. The hex code #90b0bd supports black body text at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #90b0bd
What is #90b0bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90b0bd is rgb(144, 176, 189), in HSL hsl(197, 25%, 65%) and in CMYK 24%, 7%, 0%, 26%.
Does #90b0bd read as warm or cool?
#90b0bd reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green base is softened by gray, giving it an airy rather than vivid appearance. It works well when you want calm, trustworthy color without the sharpness of bright cyan.
What colors pair well with #90b0bd?
Is #90b0bd readable on white or black?
#90b0bd has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.