#93A5BC Hex Color
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The hex code #93a5bc identifies a dusty, low-saturation blue with a cool gray undertone and a soft, dependable look. Its restrained lightness supports trust and control without feeling severe, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI surface, with black text for its strong 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #93a5bc
What is #93a5bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93a5bc is rgb(147, 165, 188), in HSL hsl(214, 23%, 66%) and in CMYK 22%, 12%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #93a5bc?
#93a5bc pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted terracotta, and dark navy, which give its pale, gray-blue base enough contrast and prevent a cool palette from feeling flat in interfaces and brand systems. Use terracotta sparingly when the design needs a warmer focal point.
Is #93a5bc warm or cool?
#93a5bc reads cool because its blue hue is softened by a gray undertone, while its moderate lightness keeps the effect gentle rather than icy. It works best beside warmer neutrals when a layout needs balance without strong color contrast.
Is #93a5bc readable on white or black?
#93a5bc has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.