#93DAD4 color
The hex color #93DAD4 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 57.6% red, 85.5% green and 83.1% blue (147, 218, 212).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 49% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Aqua Fiesta (#96E2E1), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.22:1).
#93DAD4 color codes
| HEX | #93DAD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(147, 218, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(57.6%, 85.5%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 49%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 33%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 3%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.43, -23.4, -4.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.43, 23.76, 189.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.984, 61.096, 71.486) | |
| Decimal | 9689812 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #93DAD4, 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 #93DAD4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #93DAD4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | 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 #93DAD4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d3d4Protanopia
no red cones#c5c9d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#7aded8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #93dad4; }
.text { color: #93dad4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #93dad4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(147 218 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #93dad4, #93bcda); }
Similar colors
#96e2e1Aqua Fiesta#88ddddCold Blue#8edaccBambino#a0e5d9Sea Glass Teal#87dcceTantalising Teal#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss#8ddee1Paradisiacal Getaway#a5d8cdWhirlpool
Closest common color name: Pale Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #93DAD4?
- #93DAD4 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Aqua Fiesta. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #93DAD4?
- The RGB value is 147, 218, 212: 147 red, 218 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #93DAD4?
- The complementary color is #DA9399, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #93DAD4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.22:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.