#90E8D8 Hex Color
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The hex code #90e8d8 is a light, cool teal with a soft green undertone and gently unsaturated finish. Its high lightness feels fresh, clear, and soothing, making it useful for wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 14.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #90e8d8
What is #90e8d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90e8d8 is rgb(144, 232, 216), in HSL hsl(169, 66%, 74%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 7%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #90e8d8?
#90e8d8 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm terracotta because those darker or warmer tones give its pale teal value more definition. Keep the surrounding palette restrained so the color stays fresh rather than looking washed out.
Is #90e8d8 readable on white or black?
#90e8d8 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.72:1 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.