#9AA2ED Hex Color

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This unsaturated indigo brings a cool, airy feel to any interface. Its desaturated lightness makes it a perfect background base for spring themes or baby-oriented branding. While black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, the color can appear slightly washed out next to pure white. The hex code for this pastel tone is #9aa2ed, and it pairs well with slate grays for a clean, modern look.

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What is #9aa2ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9aa2ed is rgb(154, 162, 237), in HSL hsl(234, 70%, 77%) and in CMYK 35%, 32%, 0%, 7%.

What colors pair well with #9aa2ed for a modern interface?

#9aa2ed pairs exceptionally well with slate grays to maintain a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Using a deep charcoal for typography creates a balanced look that avoids the washed-out effect that can occur when this pastel indigo is placed directly against pure white.

Is #9aa2ed readable on white or black?

#9aa2ed has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.

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