#9AA5B2 Hex Color
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#9aa5b2 is a muted, dusty blue with strong gray undertones, giving it an ashy, controlled appearance. Its medium-light value feels dependable and calm, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code for this blue is #9aa5b2.
Questions about #9aa5b2
What is #9aa5b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa5b2 is rgb(154, 165, 178), in HSL hsl(212, 13%, 65%) and in CMYK 13%, 7%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #9aa5b2?
Does #9aa5b2 read as a warm or cool color?
#9aa5b2 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by strong gray undertones rather than warm yellow or red, creating a restrained, ashy appearance instead of a bright or icy one.
Is #9aa5b2 readable on white or black?
#9aa5b2 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.