#93AFBD Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue offers a restrained and professional appearance suitable for corporate branding or UI design. Because of its muted character, #93afbd works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to maintain legibility and clarity in your layout. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body content.
Questions about #93afbd
What is #93afbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93afbd is rgb(147, 175, 189), in HSL hsl(200, 24%, 66%) and in CMYK 22%, 7%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #93afbd?
#93afbd works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white to maintain visual clarity. Because it is a desaturated, cool-toned blue, it also sits comfortably next to soft, warm greys or muted terracotta if you need to introduce a subtle, earthy accent.
Is #93afbd suitable for text on a white background?
#93afbd is often too light for standard body text if your goal is strict WCAG accessibility compliance on a pure white background. It serves better as a secondary accent or header color, while deeper shades like navy remain the safer choice for small, readable body copy.
Is #93afbd readable on white or black?
#93afbd has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.