#93BDD0 Hex Color

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Soft and cool, #93bdd0 is a pale, dusty cyan with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its gentle lightness suggests peace and openness, making it a strong base for spring layouts, baby products, communication tools, and aerospace branding. The hex code #93bdd0 works well as a UI background, with black text offering clear readability at about 10.4:1 contrast.

Questions about #93bdd0

What is #93bdd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93bdd0 is rgb(147, 189, 208), in HSL hsl(199, 39%, 70%) and in CMYK 29%, 9%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #93bdd0?
#93bdd0 pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted coral, and warm beige, creating balanced palettes that contrast its cool gray undertone without overwhelming its soft, low-saturation character for interfaces, packaging, and calm editorial layouts.
Is #93bdd0 readable on white or black?
#93bdd0 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.43:1 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.