#93B4BD Hex Color

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This ashy, unsaturated cyan feels muted and airy. Because #93b4bd lacks intensity, it serves as an excellent neutral background for modern UI projects. It pairs well with charcoal greys or muted corals to add structure without aggression. Since it provides strong contrast for black text, readability remains high. The hex code for this dusty blue is #93b4bd.

Questions about #93b4bd

What is #93b4bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93b4bd is rgb(147, 180, 189), in HSL hsl(193, 24%, 66%) and in CMYK 22%, 5%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with the #93b4bd hex color?
#93b4bd works best when grounded by darker, high-contrast shades. It pairs beautifully with charcoal for professional UI text or muted coral accents to introduce a subtle, sophisticated warmth without overwhelming the airy, cool nature of this blue.
Is #93b4bd readable on white or black?
#93b4bd has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 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.