#91BADC Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a gray undertone, #91badc stays muted and cool instead of vivid. Its lightness works well as a supporting background in healthcare, finance, and spring layouts, though it can wash out against plain white. Keep text dark on top: black reads at about 10.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #91badc
What is #91badc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #91badc is rgb(145, 186, 220), in HSL hsl(207, 52%, 72%) and in CMYK 34%, 15%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #91badc?
Pair #91badc with navy or charcoal for a secure, corporate feel, or with warm terracotta for contrast that keeps the pastel from feeling flat. Cream and sand tones also soften its cool cast.
Is #91badc readable on white or black?
#91badc has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.26:1 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.