#90B5B9 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan lands on the cool side of the spectrum with distinct gray undertones. Because #90b5b9 is highly unsaturated, it serves as a sophisticated neutral background for UI designs or tech branding. It offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair it with soft charcoal or muted clay tones to avoid a washed-out look on the screen.
Questions about #90b5b9
What is #90b5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90b5b9 is rgb(144, 181, 185), in HSL hsl(186, 23%, 65%) and in CMYK 22%, 2%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #90b5b9 for a balanced design?
This muted shade pairs effectively with charcoal or deep slate to ground its airy quality. Using a muted clay or dusty rose can also add necessary warmth without clashing with the inherent cool undertones of #90b5b9.
Is #90b5b9 readable on white or black?
#90b5b9 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.