#96B3B1 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan sits between blue and grey, creating a desaturated look that feels modern and restrained. Because of its low chroma, #96b3b1 works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a loud accent. It pairs well with charcoal or warm terracottas to ground its airy quality. Since black text provides excellent contrast, this hex code is a practical choice for readable UI text or technical layouts.
Questions about #96b3b1
What is #96b3b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b3b1 is rgb(150, 179, 177), in HSL hsl(176, 16%, 65%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 1%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #96b3b1?
Use high-contrast neutrals like charcoal to ground the airy nature of #96b3b1, or add warmth with muted terracotta to balance the cool cyan undertones. Because this color is so desaturated, it functions well as a neutral anchor for more vibrant accent colors.
Is #96b3b1 a good choice for UI design?
It is an excellent choice for UI design because it provides a softer alternative to standard grey backgrounds while maintaining good readability with black text. It offers enough pigment to feel intentional without overwhelming the visual hierarchy of your content.
Is #96b3b1 readable on white or black?
#96b3b1 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.37:1 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.