#93B0A7 Hex Color
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Ashy teal with a strong gray undertone. #93b0a7 is muted and steady, more mineral than bright. That low saturation makes it a safe base for wellness and healthcare design, where calm matters more than energy. It shines as a 60% base under black text, which clears 9:1 contrast, and it flatters warm terracotta accents. Watch it turn muddy at large print sizes.
Questions about #93b0a7
What is #93b0a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93b0a7 is rgb(147, 176, 167), in HSL hsl(161, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 5%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #93b0a7?
Black text. At roughly 9:1 contrast, black on #93b0a7 clears WCAG AA for small body text with room to spare. White text only reaches about 2.5:1, so save it for large headings.
Which colors pair well with #93b0a7?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and ochre bring out its gray undertone, while deep navy adds weight for headers. Avoid bright teals nearby, since they can make the muted shade look dull.
Is #93b0a7 readable on white or black?
#93b0a7 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.