#9AA9B8 Hex Color
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Ashy blue sits somewhere between gray and steel blue, muted and easy on the eyes. Its hex code is #9aa9b8. The low saturation gives it a steady, dependable feel, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and corporate branding. It works best as a supporting tone behind white text or darker blues, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text passes contrast checks on it, so fine print stays readable.
Questions about #9aa9b8
What is #9aa9b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aa9b8 is rgb(154, 169, 184), in HSL hsl(210, 17%, 66%) and in CMYK 16%, 8%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #9aa9b8?
#9aa9b8 pairs well with deep navy for a tonal, professional scheme, or with warm terracotta for contrast that keeps the palette from feeling cold. Charcoal text also reads cleanly over it.
Is #9aa9b8 a cool or warm color?
#9aa9b8 reads cool. Its blue base with a gray cast gives it a calm, overcast quality rather than the crisp feel of a brighter blue.
Can you use small text on a #9aa9b8 background?
Yes. Black text on #9aa9b8 reaches roughly 8.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. White text is too low, so stick with dark type.
Is #9aa9b8 readable on white or black?
#9aa9b8 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.