#96AEC4 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #96aec4 is a pastel blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its gentle, reliable character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy, warm white, or muted terracotta rather than a bold accent. The hex code #96aec4 provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #96aec4
What is #96aec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96aec4 is rgb(150, 174, 196), in HSL hsl(209, 28%, 68%) and in CMYK 23%, 11%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #96aec4?
Pair #96aec4 with navy, warm white, or muted terracotta for balanced palettes; use the dusty blue as a supporting tone rather than a bold accent, and add deeper neutrals when more visual weight is needed.
Does #96aec4 read as a warm or cool color?
#96aec4 reads as a cool pastel blue because its blue channel is strongest and its gray undertone softens the color without adding noticeable warmth, making it well suited to calm backgrounds and supportive interface elements.
Is #96aec4 readable on white or black?
#96aec4 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.