#93CECA Hex Color
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#93ceca is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a distinct cooling effect. This light shade functions best as a soft background, offering excellent readability for black text. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, as the color can appear washed out. To create a striking contrast, use this hex code alongside deeper pink tones instead of other pastels.
Questions about #93ceca
What is #93ceca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93ceca is rgb(147, 206, 202), in HSL hsl(176, 38%, 69%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 2%, 19%.
Does #93ceca work well for website backgrounds?
#93ceca makes an excellent background choice because it is soft and low-saturation, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. However, avoid pairing it directly with pure white, as the light cyan will likely appear washed out and lose its character.
Is #93ceca readable on white or black?
#93ceca has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.