#93B9C1 Hex Color
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#93b9c1 is a pale, dusty cyan with gray-green undertones and very low saturation. Its softened lightness gives layouts a gentle, youthful feel, making it effective for spring themes, baby products, communication tools, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or navy text; black text reaches about 10.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #93b9c1.
Questions about #93b9c1
What is #93b9c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93b9c1 is rgb(147, 185, 193), in HSL hsl(190, 27%, 67%) and in CMYK 24%, 4%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #93b9c1?
#93b9c1 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted warm accents such as terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its pale cyan base; white keeps the palette airy, while deeper blue-gray tones make it more grounded.
Does #93b9c1 read as warm or cool?
#93b9c1 reads as a cool, softened cyan because its blue-green base is tempered by gray, though its low saturation keeps it calm rather than icy and gives it a gentle, muted presence. That balance works well for welcoming interfaces and spring themes.
Is #93b9c1 readable on white or black?
#93b9c1 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.