#93AEF9 Hex Color
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A light, cool blue with a clear, periwinkle undertone, #93aef9 feels crisp and clean. Because of its high contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable background in UI design. Designers often use this shade in tech or healthcare branding to convey reliability. While it pairs nicely with soft neutrals, you can experiment with mixing pink to create a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #93aef9
What is #93aef9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93aef9 is rgb(147, 174, 249), in HSL hsl(224, 89%, 78%) and in CMYK 41%, 30%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #93aef9?
Is #93aef9 suitable for text on a white background?
This specific blue is quite light, so it likely fails accessibility standards for small text on white backgrounds. You should use it primarily for decorative elements, icons, or large headings, while reserving darker colors for body text to ensure readability for all users.
Is #93aef9 readable on white or black?
#93aef9 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.