#90BDE9 Hex Color
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A light, dusty blue with gray undertones, #90bde9 feels soft, youthful, and dependable without looking sugary. Its muted, cool finish suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant interface background with black text, which reaches about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this pastel blue is #90bde9.
Questions about #90bde9
What is #90bde9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90bde9 is rgb(144, 189, 233), in HSL hsl(210, 67%, 74%) and in CMYK 38%, 19%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #90bde9?
Is #90bde9 readable on white or black?
#90bde9 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.64:1 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.