#90B8B2 Hex Color
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A muted, pastel teal, #90b8b2 has a dusty gray cast and very low saturation, giving layouts a soft, polished feel. It works well as a supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and spring-focused designs. Use it for broad UI backgrounds with black text, which reaches about 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #90b8b2.
Questions about #90b8b2
What is #90b8b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90b8b2 is rgb(144, 184, 178), in HSL hsl(171, 22%, 64%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 3%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #90b8b2?
The #90b8b2 hex color pairs well with charcoal, warm beige, muted terracotta, and deep navy, which add contrast without overpowering its dusty teal character. Use warm neutrals for a softer palette or darker accents for clearer interfaces.
Does #90b8b2 look warm or cool?
The #90b8b2 hex color reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by a gray cast and low saturation, giving it a calm, balanced feel rather than a bright or icy one. Warm neutrals can make it feel more inviting.
Is #90b8b2 readable on white or black?
#90b8b2 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.