#96C5F7 Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel blue offers a cool, crisp appearance that feels clean and reliable. Because it provides high contrast against black text, #96c5f7 is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds or readable dashboard elements. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm slate grays to ground its lightness. The hex code for this airy shade is #96c5f7.
Questions about #96c5f7
What is #96c5f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96c5f7 is rgb(150, 197, 247), in HSL hsl(211, 86%, 78%) and in CMYK 39%, 20%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #96c5f7 in a design scheme?
#96c5f7 works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or warm slate grays to balance its light, airy nature. It also creates a professional, high-contrast look when paired with crisp white for web interface elements.
Is #96c5f7 readable on white or black?
#96c5f7 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.62:1 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.