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#90E9DD color code is #90E9DD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #90e9dd.

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#90E9DD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #90E9DD is 0.6943. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.41:1 against white and 14.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#90E9DD on white1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#90E9DD on black14.89:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #90E9DD1.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #90E9DD14.89:1AAA

#90E9DD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #90E9DD?+
The hex code for #90E9DD is #90E9DD. In RGB it's rgb(144, 233, 221), and in HSL it's hsl(172, 67%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #90E9DD?+
#90E9DD in RGB is (144, 233, 221). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 233, 221).
What is the CMYK value of #90E9DD?+
#90E9DD converts to CMYK(38%, 0%, 5%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #90E9DD.
Is #90e9dd a warm or cool color?+
#90E9DD (#90E9DD) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 172° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #90e9dd belong to?+
#90E9DD belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 172°, 67%, 74% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #90e9dd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#90E9DD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.41:1 — 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 #90e9dd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #90E9DD (#90E9DD) is 598 C Pantone 598 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #90E9DD in design

Practical guidance for using #90e9dd (#90E9DD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#90E9DD (#90E9DD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #90E9DD (#90E9DD) 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

#90E9DD 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

#90E9DD 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.