#9AAFEF Hex Color
Airy periwinkle with a calm glow
#9aafef is a light, cool blue with a soft periwinkle cast and moderately muted saturation. Its airy, glowing quality suggests peace, trust, and dependable care, making it effective for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant interface background with dark text. The hex code #9aafef supports black text at about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #9aafef
What is #9aafef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9aafef is rgb(154, 175, 239), in HSL hsl(225, 73%, 77%) and in CMYK 36%, 27%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #9aafef?
Pair #9aafef with navy or charcoal text for grounded contrast, or combine it with soft yellow and lavender accents for a gentle complementary palette that keeps its airy periwinkle character.
Does #9aafef look warm or cool?
#9aafef reads as a cool color because its blue base and periwinkle cast create an airy, slightly muted appearance rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow undertones.
Is #9aafef readable on white or black?
#9aafef has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.75:1 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.