#96B1D1 Hex Color
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This dusty blue is an unsaturated, cool tone that feels muted and grounded. Because of its heavy gray undertones, designers often use it as a neutral base instead of stark white. If you are curious about mixing gray to achieve similar desaturated effects, this shade is a perfect reference. The hex code #96b1d1 offers excellent contrast for black text in UI layouts.
Questions about #96b1d1
What is #96b1d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b1d1 is rgb(150, 177, 209), in HSL hsl(213, 39%, 70%) and in CMYK 28%, 15%, 0%, 18%.
How should I use #96b1d1 in a color palette?
Is #96b1d1 readable on white or black?
#96b1d1 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 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.