#90C6C4 Hex Color
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#90c6c4 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a cooling, ashy undertone. Because it is highly muted, it works well as a subtle background shade rather than a primary focus. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep espresso to prevent it from looking washed out. It offers excellent legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs that prioritize readability.
Questions about #90c6c4
What is #90c6c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90c6c4 is rgb(144, 198, 196), in HSL hsl(178, 32%, 67%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 1%, 22%.
How can I style #90c6c4 effectively in a layout?
Use #90c6c4 as a subtle background shade to create a calming, professional atmosphere without overwhelming the user. To prevent the color from appearing washed out, always ground it by using strong, high-contrast typography in charcoal or deep espresso tones.
Is #90c6c4 readable on white or black?
#90c6c4 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.06:1 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.