#93B5B5 Hex Color

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#93b5b5 is a dusty, low-saturation cyan with soft gray undertones and a light, airy value. Its muted finish suggests trust and clarity, making it useful for technology, communication, and children’s products. Use the hex code #93b5b5 as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio for readable UI content.

Questions about #93b5b5

What is #93b5b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93b5b5 is rgb(147, 181, 181), in HSL hsl(180, 19%, 64%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #93b5b5?
Navy and charcoal create strong, grounded pairings with #93b5b5, while muted sage or burgundy can add contrast without overpowering its soft cyan character. Use #93b5b5 as a supporting background or accent.
Is #93b5b5 readable on white or black?
#93b5b5 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.