#90C3D6 Hex Color
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The hex code #90c3d6 is a light, dusty cyan with cool blue undertones and very low saturation. Its softened, ashy character supports peaceful, youthful layouts without feeling sugary. Use it as a broad UI or product background, pairing it with navy for structure. Black text reads clearly on this shade, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #90c3d6
What is #90c3d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90c3d6 is rgb(144, 195, 214), in HSL hsl(196, 46%, 70%) and in CMYK 33%, 9%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #90c3d6?
Navy gives #90c3d6 stronger definition, while burgundy adds a restrained warm contrast; off-white keeps the palette airy, and charcoal supports readable text without making the design feel harsh at larger sizes.
Is #90c3d6 readable on white or black?
#90c3d6 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.96:1 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.