#90B1D1 Hex Color
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The hex code #90b1d1 is a pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened appearance supports gentle, reliable designs for healthcare, finance, security, and spring themes. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone, but avoid white text because it can look washed out. Black text reaches about 9.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #90b1d1
What is #90b1d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90b1d1 is rgb(144, 177, 209), in HSL hsl(210, 41%, 69%) and in CMYK 31%, 15%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #90b1d1?
Pair #90b1d1 with charcoal, deep navy, or muted terracotta when the palette needs stronger definition; these darker or warmer partners prevent its low saturation from feeling flat while preserving its soft, dependable character.
Is #90b1d1 readable on white or black?
#90b1d1 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.