#93AECE Hex Color
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Chambray Blue is a dusty, unsaturated shade that leans cool and ashy. Because it is light, the hex code #93aece works well as a grounding background for corporate or tech interfaces. It offers excellent legibility with dark charcoal text, though it looks washed out next to pure white. Pair this shade with rich terracotta to add warmth and contrast to your design palette.
Questions about Chambray Blue
What is the hex code for Chambray Blue?
Chambray Blue is #93aece. In RGB that is rgb(147, 174, 206), in HSL hsl(213, 38%, 69%) and in CMYK 29%, 16%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with Chambray Blue #93aece?
Pair #93aece with rich terracotta to introduce necessary warmth and vibrant contrast to your palette. This combination balances the ashy, cool nature of the blue with an earthy, saturated tone that prevents your design from looking washed out.
Does #93aece work well for UI text and background design?
#93aece functions best as a soft, grounding background color rather than a text color. For optimal accessibility, pair it with dark charcoal or deep slate text, as the light saturation of the blue provides poor contrast against pure white text.
Is Chambray Blue readable on white or black?
Chambray Blue has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.