#93ABBB Hex Color
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Dusty blue is a muted, mid-weight blue with a clear gray undertone. The hex code #93abbb feels steady and understated, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work better than a brighter corporate blue. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout, since large fields can read flat. Black text passes easily on it at about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #93abbb
What is #93abbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93abbb is rgb(147, 171, 187), in HSL hsl(204, 23%, 65%) and in CMYK 21%, 9%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #93abbb?
#93abbb pairs well with terracotta or burgundy, where warm reds offset its cool gray undertone. For a calmer tonal scheme, layer it with deeper navy and paler blue-grays.
Is #93abbb readable on white or black?
#93abbb has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.78:1 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.