#93A5B2 Hex Color

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This muted, ashy blue carries a heavy dose of grey, creating a sober and professional aesthetic. Because of its desaturated quality, #93a5b2 functions best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with crisp white for modern UI layouts, as it offers enough contrast for readability. The hex code for this dusty blue is #93a5b2.

Questions about #93a5b2

What is #93a5b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93a5b2 is rgb(147, 165, 178), in HSL hsl(205, 17%, 64%) and in CMYK 17%, 7%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #93a5b2 for a balanced design?
#93a5b2 works beautifully when anchored by deep charcoal for high-contrast text or crisp, off-white shades for a clean, minimalist UI. Because of its greyish undertone, it also creates a subtle, harmonious look when paired with soft, desaturated sage accents.
Is #93a5b2 readable on white or black?
#93a5b2 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.