#9AB0DA Hex Color
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#9ab0da is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation, giving it a soft, cool appearance. Its gentle character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or navy text; black text achieves about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this muted blue is #9ab0da.
Questions about #9ab0da
What is #9ab0da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab0da is rgb(154, 176, 218), in HSL hsl(219, 46%, 73%) and in CMYK 29%, 19%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #9ab0da?
Does #9ab0da read as warm or cool?
#9ab0da reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones reduce warmth, giving it a calm, restrained appearance rather than a lively or sunny feel in most design palettes. It suits layouts that need a gentle, dependable mood.
Where can #9ab0da work well in a design?
#9ab0da works well for supporting backgrounds in healthcare interfaces, finance dashboards, security-focused layouts, and spring campaigns where a soft, cool blue can create a calm, dependable feel without overpowering content.
Is #9ab0da readable on white or black?
#9ab0da has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.