#90E0EF Hex Color
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#90e0ef is a pastel cyan with a fresh, glowing feel. Like most pastels, it comes from mixing white into a stronger base, which is why it reads so light and gentle. Use it as a dominant background in kids’ products or spring themes, and pair it with coral or deep navy for contrast. Black text on #90e0ef reaches about 14.1:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #90e0ef
What is #90e0ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90e0ef is rgb(144, 224, 239), in HSL hsl(189, 75%, 75%) and in CMYK 40%, 6%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #90e0ef?
Coral brings out its cool, glacial undertone, and deep navy gives strong contrast in UI layouts. Warm terracotta also works when a design needs a fresher, springlike feel.
Is #90e0ef readable on white or black?
#90e0ef has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.09:1 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.