#9AADB0 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly cool, #9aadb0 is a dusty cyan-blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its airy lightness suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling bright or childish. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in technology, productivity, and communication interfaces, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text has about a 9.0:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable small body text.
Questions about #9aadb0
What is #9aadb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aadb0 is rgb(154, 173, 176), in HSL hsl(188, 12%, 65%) and in CMYK 13%, 2%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #9aadb0?
Pair #9aadb0 with charcoal, warm white, or muted terracotta for contrast without losing its dusty character. Charcoal supplies readable weight, while terracotta adds controlled warmth that offsets the shade’s cool cyan cast in interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #9aadb0 readable on white or black?
#9aadb0 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.97:1 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.