#90DDD1 Hex Color
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#90ddd1 is a light, muted teal with a cool green undertone and a soft, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a peaceful, refined mood suited to wellness, healthcare, spring, and baby-product designs. Use it as a spacious UI background with dark text for strong readability. The hex code for this pastel teal is #90ddd1.
Questions about #90ddd1
What is #90ddd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90ddd1 is rgb(144, 221, 209), in HSL hsl(171, 53%, 72%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 5%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #90ddd1?
#90ddd1 pairs well with warm neutrals, soft coral, terracotta, and navy because these hues balance its cool green undertone while preserving its muted, peaceful character; cream and pale gray create a quieter, more spacious palette.
Does #90ddd1 look warm or cool?
#90ddd1 reads as a cool color because its teal base leans toward green and blue, while its light value and low saturation soften that chill for a gentle, refined finish. It feels fresh, airy, and composed rather than vivid or tropical.
Is #90ddd1 readable on white or black?
#90ddd1 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.44:1 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.