#93AAC2 Hex Color
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This dusty blue features low saturation and strong gray undertones that create a muted, atmospheric effect. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, #93aac2 works well as a background for clean, professional user interfaces. It pairs effectively with terracotta or warm charcoal accents, providing a grounded alternative to brighter, more synthetic blues. The hex code for this ashy shade is #93aac2.
Questions about #93aac2
What is #93aac2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93aac2 is rgb(147, 170, 194), in HSL hsl(211, 28%, 67%) and in CMYK 24%, 12%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #93aac2?
This shade works beautifully with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep charcoal to balance its coolness. These combinations prevent the design from feeling too cold while maintaining a sophisticated, muted aesthetic for branding or web layouts.
Is #93aac2 suitable for UI text?
While #93aac2 provides a soft look, it can struggle with accessibility on lighter backgrounds due to its muted nature. It functions best as a background color or decorative element rather than primary body text, where high-contrast charcoal or black is preferred.
Is #93aac2 readable on white or black?
#93aac2 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.