#93A5CD Hex Color
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This dusty periwinkle is desaturated and cool, functioning best as a supporting background rather than a main accent. The hex code #93a5cd feels professional and restrained, making it a natural choice for healthcare or financial interfaces that need to project stability. Because it holds strong contrast against black text, it serves as a highly readable, muted foundation for UI design.
Questions about #93a5cd
What is #93a5cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93a5cd is rgb(147, 165, 205), in HSL hsl(221, 37%, 69%) and in CMYK 28%, 20%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #93a5cd for UI design?
#93a5cd works exceptionally well when balanced against deep charcoal or soft off-white backgrounds, as the muted blue provides enough contrast without visual strain. Avoid overly vibrant neons, which can clash with the restrained, professional nature of this specific periwinkle tone.
Is #93a5cd readable on white or black?
#93a5cd has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.