#93ABD8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a distinct cool cast that feels muted rather than vivid. It works well as a reliable, soft background for UI designs, where it remains readable with black text. Because #93abd8 is fairly desaturated, it avoids appearing infantile. Pair it with charcoal greys or deep navy to anchor the composition and provide needed contrast against its softness.
Questions about #93abd8
What is #93abd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93abd8 is rgb(147, 171, 216), in HSL hsl(219, 47%, 71%) and in CMYK 32%, 21%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with 93abd8 in a UI design?
Use deep navy or charcoal grays to anchor the composition and create necessary contrast against this soft, unsaturated blue. Since 93abd8 is fairly muted, it maintains high readability with standard black text while feeling more sophisticated than a primary blue.
Does 93abd8 read as a warm or cool color?
The #93abd8 hex color is distinctly cool, carrying a calm, airy temperature that feels reliable rather than infantile. Because it lacks high saturation, it avoids the aggressive punch of brighter blues, making it ideal for professional interfaces or calming brand identities.
Is #93abd8 readable on white or black?
#93abd8 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.