#96ABD4 Hex Color
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#96abd4 is an ashy, desaturated blue with a distinct dusty quality. This cool tone feels professional yet approachable, making it a reliable choice for finance or technology interfaces where trust is paramount. It works best as a primary background color, providing high readability when paired with dark text. Because it is so muted, use it alongside warm, earthy grays to prevent the palette from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #96abd4
What is #96abd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96abd4 is rgb(150, 171, 212), in HSL hsl(220, 42%, 71%) and in CMYK 29%, 19%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I pair #96abd4 in a design layout?
This ashy blue thrives when paired with warm, earthy grays, which prevent the overall palette from feeling washed out or sterile. Use charcoal for high-contrast text elements to maintain readability while keeping the professional, cool-toned aesthetic intact for your backgrounds.
Is #96abd4 readable on white or black?
#96abd4 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.