#93B4BF Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated cyan brings a muted coolness to modern digital interfaces. As a supporting background color, #93b4bf maintains excellent readability with black text, offering a high 9.5:1 contrast ratio. It pairs well with warm, earthy tones to balance its industrial feel. This hex code is a reliable choice for tech branding or UI designs where clarity is the priority.
Questions about #93b4bf
What is #93b4bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93b4bf is rgb(147, 180, 191), in HSL hsl(195, 26%, 66%) and in CMYK 23%, 6%, 0%, 25%.
Does #93b4bf work well for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #93b4bf is an excellent choice for background surfaces because it maintains high readability when paired with charcoal or dark gray text. Its muted saturation prevents eye fatigue during long reading sessions while keeping the UI looking professional.
What colors pair best with #93b4bf for a balanced palette?
This color works effectively alongside warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft mustard, which balance its industrial, cool undertones. You can also ground the design by using deeper navy shades for a sophisticated, high-contrast monochromatic effect.
Is #93b4bf readable on white or black?
#93b4bf has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.