#96B1E0 Hex Color
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#96b1e0 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its soft, steady character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring layouts. Use it as a dominant background with navy or charcoal details. Black text reads clearly, offering about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this blue is #96b1e0.
Questions about #96b1e0
What is #96b1e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b1e0 is rgb(150, 177, 224), in HSL hsl(218, 54%, 73%) and in CMYK 33%, 21%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #96b1e0?
Does #96b1e0 read as a warm or cool color?
#96b1e0 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones soften warmth, giving it a calm, dependable feel that suits clean interfaces, healthcare visuals, security materials, and light spring layouts.
Is #96b1e0 readable on white or black?
#96b1e0 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.