#93B2D8 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted blue, #93b2d8 carries a cool and unsaturated appearance. Its gentle nature makes it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or corporate branding, especially in technology and finance. Because it has gray undertones—much like those you see when mixing gray—it provides excellent readability for black text. This hex code pairs best with crisp white or dark charcoal to prevent it from looking washed out.
Questions about #93b2d8
What is #93b2d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93b2d8 is rgb(147, 178, 216), in HSL hsl(213, 47%, 71%) and in CMYK 32%, 18%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #93b2d8 for a balanced design?
This muted blue works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, professional typography. Alternatively, using crisp white accents helps keep the overall design feeling airy, clean, and modern without letting the blue look washed out.
Is #93b2d8 readable on white or black?
#93b2d8 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.60:1 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.