#9AB1E7 Hex Color
A cool, luminous periwinkle blue
#9ab1e7 is a light, cool blue with a soft periwinkle cast and moderate saturation. Its airy brightness supports peace and trust, while the blue-violet undertone keeps it polished rather than sugary. The hex code #9ab1e7 works well as a supporting UI background for healthcare, finance, or technology. White text lacks contrast, but black text reads clearly at about 9.8:1.
Questions about #9ab1e7
What is #9ab1e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab1e7 is rgb(154, 177, 231), in HSL hsl(222, 62%, 75%) and in CMYK 33%, 23%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #9ab1e7?
The #9ab1e7 hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted apricot, giving its light blue-violet base more structure while preserving a gentle feel; use navy for headings and apricot sparingly for warm emphasis.
Is #9ab1e7 readable on white or black?
#9ab1e7 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.