#90E7EC Hex Color
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This bright, unsaturated cyan brings a fresh, cool energy to any layout. Because it is high-key and pale, #90e7ec works best as an accent rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text for high contrast and readability. The hex code for this playful, sparkling shade is #90e7ec.
Questions about #90e7ec
What is #90e7ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90e7ec is rgb(144, 231, 236), in HSL hsl(183, 71%, 75%) and in CMYK 39%, 2%, 0%, 7%.
What colors work best alongside #90e7ec in a design palette?
Is #90e7ec a suitable choice for main body text?
Avoid using #90e7ec for body text because its high-key and pale nature fails standard accessibility contrast ratios. Use it as a vibrant accent for buttons, icons, or borders where legibility relies on thick strokes rather than fine, thin letterforms.
Is #90e7ec readable on white or black?
#90e7ec has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.82:1 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.