#96B5DE Hex Color
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Pastel and unsaturated, #96b5de is a cool, dusty blue that functions best as a soft base for UI backgrounds or corporate branding. It provides excellent legibility for black text, making it a functional choice for accessible digital interfaces. While it pairs well with slate grays, you might also consider mixing pink to add warmth to this otherwise cold hex code.
Questions about #96b5de
What is #96b5de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b5de is rgb(150, 181, 222), in HSL hsl(214, 52%, 73%) and in CMYK 32%, 18%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #96b5de?
Because #96b5de is a cool, dusty blue, it balances perfectly when paired with warmer neutrals like soft pink or cream. It also sits naturally alongside slate grays and muted navy tones for a sophisticated, professional color scheme.
Is #96b5de readable on white or black?
#96b5de has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.96:1 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.