#93B9D8 Hex Color
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This dusty blue leans heavily into cool, muted territory, carrying the softness of a winter sky. It serves as a reliable, unobtrusive base color for tech and finance interfaces, where readability is paramount. Because it is highly unsaturated, it pairs well with slate charcoals for a sophisticated look. If you are learning what colors make gray, this shade demonstrates how subtle chroma shifts impact overall mood. The hex code is #93b9d8.
Questions about #93b9d8
What is #93b9d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93b9d8 is rgb(147, 185, 216), in HSL hsl(207, 47%, 71%) and in CMYK 32%, 14%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #93b9d8?
Because #93b9d8 is a highly unsaturated blue, it pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate grays for a sophisticated, high-contrast look. It also functions beautifully alongside crisp whites or soft off-whites to maintain a clean, airy aesthetic for user interfaces.
Is #93b9d8 readable on white or black?
#93b9d8 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.17:1 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.