#93ACD4 Hex Color
Muted pastel blue, easy on the eyes
Pastel blue is the shade to reach for when a healthcare dashboard or finance app needs a background that soothes without going flat. The hex code #93acd4 is very desaturated, so it reads dusty and gentle rather than crisp. It works best as a dominant base under black text, which clears contrast at roughly 9.1:1. Warm accents like terracotta keep it from feeling washed out.
Questions about #93acd4
What is #93acd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93acd4 is rgb(147, 172, 212), in HSL hsl(217, 43%, 70%) and in CMYK 31%, 19%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #93acd4?
Pair #93acd4 with warm accents like terracotta or burgundy; the warmth offsets its dusty, cool base. Cream neutrals and dark charcoal text also work well for calmer layouts.
What mood does #93acd4 give a design?
Its very low saturation reads calm, honest, and trustworthy, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. The cool blue undertone keeps things professional without feeling corporate.
Is #93acd4 readable on white or black?
#93acd4 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.