Adrift on the Nile color: hex code #93B8E3
Adrift on the Nile has the hex code #93B8E3. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 72.2% green and 89% blue (147, 184, 227).
Its hue angle is 212°, with 59% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.21:1).
Adrift on the Nile (#93B8E3) color codes
| HEX | #93B8E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 184, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 72.2%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 59%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(212, 35%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 19%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.56, -2.11, -25.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.56, 25.59, 265.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.034, 46.028, 79.275) | |
| Decimal | 9681123 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Adrift on the Nile, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #93B8E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93B8E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #93B8E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8b9e5Protanopia
no red cones#9fb1e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#79c2c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93b8e3; }
.text { color: #93b8e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93b8e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 184 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93b8e3, #9693e3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pastel Blue.
See #93B8E3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #93B8E3?
- #93B8E3 is a light, moderate azure known as Adrift on the Nile. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Adrift on the Nile?
- The RGB value is 147, 184, 227: 147 red, 184 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Adrift on the Nile?
- The complementary color is #E3BE93, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93B8E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.21:1 and white text 2.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.