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#90E0D0 color code is #90E0D0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #90e0d0.

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#90E0D0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #90E0D0 is 0.6379. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.53:1 against white and 13.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#90E0D0 on white1.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#90E0D0 on black13.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #90E0D01.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #90E0D013.76:1AAA

#90E0D0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #90E0D0?+
The hex code for #90E0D0 is #90E0D0. In RGB it's rgb(144, 224, 208), and in HSL it's hsl(168, 56%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #90E0D0?+
#90E0D0 in RGB is (144, 224, 208). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 224, 208).
What is the CMYK value of #90E0D0?+
#90E0D0 converts to CMYK(36%, 0%, 7%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #90E0D0.
Is #90e0d0 a warm or cool color?+
#90E0D0 (#90E0D0) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 168° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #90e0d0 belong to?+
#90E0D0 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 168°, 56%, 72% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #90e0d0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#90E0D0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.53:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #90e0d0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #90E0D0 (#90E0D0) is 598 C Pantone 598 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #90E0D0 in design

Practical guidance for using #90e0d0 (#90E0D0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#90E0D0 (#90E0D0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #90E0D0 (#90E0D0) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#90E0D0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#90E0D0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.