#9AB1ED Hex Color
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Not a stark baby blue and not a heavy navy, #9ab1ed sits in between as a gentle pastel with low saturation. That softness reads as trustworthy and calm, which suits healthcare apps, finance dashboards, and spring branding. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with a 9.9:1 contrast ratio, so it works as a background for small type. Pair it with warm coral or charcoal for balance.
Questions about #9ab1ed
What is #9ab1ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab1ed is rgb(154, 177, 237), in HSL hsl(223, 70%, 77%) and in CMYK 35%, 25%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #9ab1ed?
Warm coral gives #9ab1ed a lively contrast, while charcoal grounds it for a more serious look. Deep plum also works when you want richer depth without losing the pastel mood.
Is #9ab1ed readable on white or black?
#9ab1ed has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.88:1 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.