#90B1C1 Hex Color
A soft, approachable dusty blue shade
This ashy, unsaturated blue has a soft, dusty quality that feels approachable rather than sterile. Because #90b1c1 is light and muted, it functions best as a calming, neutral background in web interfaces. It maintains high legibility with black text, making it a practical choice for UI design. Pair it with charcoal greys to ground the shade and prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #90b1c1
What is #90b1c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90b1c1 is rgb(144, 177, 193), in HSL hsl(200, 28%, 66%) and in CMYK 25%, 8%, 0%, 24%.
How can I effectively pair #90b1c1 in a design interface?
Use #90b1c1 as a soft, muted background color to create a calm user experience without overwhelming the eye. It pairs exceptionally well with dark charcoal text or deep navy accents to provide necessary structure and contrast against the desaturated tone.
Is #90b1c1 considered a warm or cool color?
Despite its dusty and soft appearance, #90b1c1 remains firmly within the cool color family due to its strong blue base. Its muted, ashy quality prevents it from feeling sterile, making it a versatile choice for modern, approachable digital interfaces.
Is #90b1c1 readable on white or black?
#90b1c1 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.24:1 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.