#93A09B Hex Color

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#93a09b is an ashy, dusty teal with a soft gray cast and moderate lightness. Its muted character brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white; large areas can feel subdued. As a hex code, #93a09b supports black text with about 7.7:1 contrast.

Questions about #93a09b

What is #93a09b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93a09b is rgb(147, 160, 155), in HSL hsl(157, 6%, 60%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 3%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #93a09b?
#93a09b pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, warm white for a softer layout, and muted burgundy for a restrained accent that adds depth without overpowering its dusty teal base.
Does #93a09b read as warm or cool?
#93a09b reads as a cool, low-chroma teal because its green-blue hue is softened by substantial gray. That restrained cast makes it feel clear and balanced, though nearby warm neutrals can make it appear slightly greener.
Is #93a09b readable on white or black?
#93a09b has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.