Color #93DBB9 Color / Colour Code #93DBB9
This page shows the hex color code for color #93dbb9 (#93DBB9). The colour is a cyan tone with 50% saturation and 72% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #93DBB9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#93DBB9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 122, 152, and 182 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 152, 272, and 32 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #93DBB9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 152 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 152 to 197 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 152 with its complement at 332 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #93DBB9
Lightness variations at hue 152 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #93DBB9
Design Use Cases for #93DBB9
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #93DBB9 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#93DBB9 at 72% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#93DBB9 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 152). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #93DBB9 (hue 152) to its complement at hue 332. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 182. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #93dbb9, #db94b5);
CSS Code for #93DBB9
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About Color #93DBB9 (#93DBB9)
#93DBB9 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 147 red, 219 green, and 185 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 152 degrees with 50% saturation and 72% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #93DBB9 is 194/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #93DBB9 against white is 1.61:1 and against black is 13.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DB94B5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #93DBB9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #94DB96 and #94D9DB, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #93DBB9?
- #93DBB9 is Color #93DBB9, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(147, 219, 185), HSL(152, 50%, 72%), and CMYK(33%, 0%, 16%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 194/255.
- Is #93DBB9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #93DBB9 has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #93DBB9?
- The complementary colour is #DB94B5 (hue 332). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #94DB96 and #94D9DB. The triadic palette adds #BA94DB and #DBBA94 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #93DBB9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #93dbb9; or rgb(147, 219, 185); or hsl(152, 50%, 72%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 152 50% 72%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.