#90CED6 Hex Color
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#90ced6 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a cooling effect. Because it is highly tinted and light, it works best as a primary interface background or a supporting accent rather than for small, fine text. It pairs well with warm corals or soft blushes if you are interested in mixing pink shades. The hex code #90ced6 provides excellent readability when used with black text.
Questions about #90ced6
What is #90ced6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90ced6 is rgb(144, 206, 214), in HSL hsl(187, 46%, 70%) and in CMYK 33%, 4%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #90ced6?
This light cyan creates a balanced, harmonious look when paired with warm earth tones like terracotta or soft blush pinks. The contrast between the cool, dusty blue and these warmer shades prevents designs from feeling too clinical or sterile.
Is #90ced6 suitable for body text?
No, #90ced6 lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds to be used for fine, readable body text. It is best reserved for large headings, UI background washes, or secondary graphic elements where clarity requirements are lower than standard text.
Is #90ced6 readable on white or black?
#90ced6 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.98:1 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.