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HEX 90C9DC - #90C9DC, RGB(144,201,220) Color


Color Name: Sky blue*
Hex Color Code: #90C9DC
RGB Color Code: RGB(144, 201, 220)
CMYK Values*: 34.5%, 8.6%, 0.0%, 13.7%



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What color is 90C9DC?

The RGB color code for color number #90C9DC is RGB(144, 201, 220). In the RGB color model, #90C9DC has a red value of 144, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 34.5% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #90C9DC has a hue of 195° (degrees), 34.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.



Color 90C9DC is cool or warm?

Color 90C9DC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #90C9DC? (For interior and product design)

90C9DC has an LRV of nearly 53. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#90C9DC

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Compare LRV 53 of #90C9DC with dark and light Color




Is #90C9DC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 90C9DC meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #90C9DC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(144, 201, 220)
Red
144 (56.5%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
220 (86.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
34.55%
Magenta
8.64%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 52.1 %, 71.4 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
52.05 %.
Lightness
71.37 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 35, 57)
Red
16 (6.1%)
Yellow
35 (13.7%)
Blue
57 (22.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
34.55 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 56.47 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 45.31

Y : 52.87

Z : 75.53

YXY

Y1 : 52.87

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 43.53%

M : 21.18%

Y : 13.73%


LRV

~ 52.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.2B 7.6/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 77.8

A : -13.72

B : -15.32

CIE-Lch

L : 77.8

C : 20.57

H : 228.15

CIE-Luv

L : 77.8

U : -27.98

V : -21.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.71

A : -16.02

B : -10.69






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #90C9DC

Here are the colors similar to 90C9DC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#87CEEB
Sky blue
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#93CCEA
Light Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#89CFF0
Baby Blue
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#7ED4E6
Middle Blue
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 90C9DC.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 90C9DC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 90C9DC.

#99D6EA
PANTONE 2975 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#8BD3E6
PANTONE 636 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#77C5D5
PANTONE 630 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#8DC8E8
PANTONE 2905 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 90C9DC.

#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)


Paint color for Hex #90C9DC

Here are the paint colors similar to 90C9DC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 90C9DC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #90C9DC to Dunn-Edwards

#83C7DF
Winter Chime (DE 5828)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#8FC1D2
Eastern Sky (DE 5786)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#89CEE0
Bayshore (DE 5779)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#9ACAD3
Surfside (DE 5765)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 90C9DC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #90C9DC to Sherwin Williams

#89C6DF
Sky Fall (SW 9049)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#8BC4D1
After the Rain (SW 9047)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#9BC8DE
Porch Ceiling (SW 9063)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#A2D5E7
Bluebell (SW 6793)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 90C9DC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #90C9DC to Valspar

#8BC6DF
Hydrangea Blue (P106)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#96D2E5
Gossamer Threads (8002-40C)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#99C8DD
Ice Sculpture (5001-7B)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#91D2E4
Infinity Pool (5003-9C)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 90C9DC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #90C9DC to Benjamin Moore

#9BCEE5
Crisp Morning Air (780)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#94CCE7
Grandma's Sweater (787)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#80BFD7
Aquarium Blue (2058-50)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#76C2D7
Graceful Sea (767)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 90C9DC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #90C9DC to Behr

#7ECBE2
Big Chill (P490-3)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#9AD6E8
Blue Sarong (P490-2)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#A3D1DF
Bengal Blue (M480-3)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#90BFD4
Speedboat (M490-3)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 90C9DC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #90C9DC to PPG Paints

#94C8D2
Idyllic Isle (PPG1235-4)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#9CD4E1
Ocean Cruise (PPG1236-4)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#80C1E2
Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#A3D1EB
Songbird (PPG1240-3)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 90C9DC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #90C9DC to Farrow & Ball

#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 8.87 (91.1% similar)
#B0BEC6
Parma Gray (27)
ΔE - 10.58 (89.4% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 10.83 (89.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#90C9DC color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



90C9DC
Sky blue*

DCA390
Brink Pink*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #90C9DC?

Color that best contrast with #90C9DC is #DCA390, color name is Brink Pink*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #90C9DC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #90C9DC is #DCA390, color name is Brink Pink*.





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