#96A7D9 Hex Color
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#96a7d9 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray-violet undertones and a muted pastel finish. Its soft, youthful character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a broad UI background or supporting brand tone, pairing it with charcoal for clear contrast. The hex code #96a7d9 supports readable black body text at about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #96a7d9
What is #96a7d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a7d9 is rgb(150, 167, 217), in HSL hsl(225, 47%, 72%) and in CMYK 31%, 23%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #96a7d9?
#96a7d9 pairs well with charcoal text and deeper navy accents, while soft mauve or pale lavender can extend its cool, muted character without overwhelming the light blue base; restrained terracotta adds warmth when a livelier contrast is needed.
Does #96a7d9 read as warm or cool?
#96a7d9 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray and slight violet undertones, giving the shade a calm, muted character rather than a warm or strongly vivid appearance.
Is #96a7d9 readable on white or black?
#96a7d9 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.