#9AA7CB Hex Color
A dusty pastel blue that stays calm
#9aa7cb is a dusty pastel blue with a gray undertone that keeps it soft instead of sweet. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it a steady supporting tone, especially behind black text, which reaches an 8.8:1 contrast ratio. It flatters warm terracotta and deep charcoal more than plain white. The hex code #9aa7cb fits finance and healthcare interfaces where calm should read as credible.
Questions about #9aa7cb
What is #9aa7cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa7cb is rgb(154, 167, 203), in HSL hsl(224, 32%, 70%) and in CMYK 24%, 18%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #9aa7cb?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and rust bring out its cool, ashy side, while charcoal and navy keep it grounded. Pale neutrals tend to wash it out, so anchor it with something darker.
Is #9aa7cb readable on white or black?
#9aa7cb 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.