#96B5E8 Hex Color
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#96b5e8 is the hex code for a pastel blue with a soft, milky finish. Its low saturation keeps it gentle, which suits spring themes, baby products, and calm app backgrounds. Pair it with navy for structure or a warm coral accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.1:1, enough contrast for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #96b5e8
What is #96b5e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96b5e8 is rgb(150, 181, 232), in HSL hsl(217, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 35%, 22%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #96b5e8?
Navy gives #96b5e8 the structure its lightness lacks, while warm coral adds energy without clashing. Charcoal and soft cream are safe neutral partners that keep it from washing out.
Is #96b5e8 readable on white or black?
#96b5e8 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.07:1 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.