#90EBCD Hex Color
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Not a flat pastel, #90ebcd is a soft teal with a milky, cool edge. Low saturation and high lightness give it a calm, clean feel that suits wellness apps, spring themes, and healthcare layouts. It works best as a dominant background or supporting tone, flattered by navy and warm coral. Black text on this hex code reaches about 15:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #90ebcd
What is #90ebcd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90ebcd is rgb(144, 235, 205), in HSL hsl(160, 69%, 74%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 13%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #90ebcd?
Navy grounds #90ebcd and makes it read richer, while warm coral gives it a spring-like pop. Charcoal text also works when black feels too harsh. Avoid pairing it with pale grays, which wash out its already light value.
Is #90ebcd readable on white or black?
#90ebcd has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.95:1 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.