#90D5D6 Hex Color
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A dusty, very light cyan with a gray undertone. Pastel cyan, hex code #90d5d6, reads soft and airy, which suits spring themes, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 12.7:1 contrast. Its low saturation means it can wash out next to white, so pair it with navy or charcoal for definition.
Questions about #90d5d6
What is #90d5d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90d5d6 is rgb(144, 213, 214), in HSL hsl(181, 46%, 70%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #90d5d6?
Pair #90d5d6 with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, or with coral for a warm counterpoint. Its gray undertone also flatters muted companions like sage and dusty rose.
Is #90d5d6 readable on white or black?
#90d5d6 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.67:1 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.