#96A0BE Hex Color
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#96a0be is a pale, dusty blue with ashy indigo undertones and very low saturation. Its softened character suggests peace, trust, and gentle order, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, or spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside white or dark navy; black text remains highly readable, though the shade can look washed out at large background sizes.
Questions about #96a0be
What is #96a0be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a0be is rgb(150, 160, 190), in HSL hsl(225, 24%, 67%) and in CMYK 21%, 16%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #96a0be?
Pair #96a0be with dark navy for structure, warm ivory for lift, or muted terracotta for a restrained contrast; these combinations preserve its dusty blue character while adding enough depth for interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Where does #96a0be work best in design?
Because its saturation is low and its value is fairly light, #96a0be works best as a supporting surface, soft section background, or restrained brand color rather than a high-impact accent on its own.
Is #96a0be readable on white or black?
#96a0be has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.