#9AB5EA Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pale blue carries an airy and cool temperament. #9ab5ea works as a reliable background shade, offering strong contrast against black text for readable body copy. It can feel washed out next to pure white, so pair it with charcoal or slate grays to ground the design. Designers often select this hex code for projects requiring a clean, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #9ab5ea
What is #9ab5ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab5ea is rgb(154, 181, 234), in HSL hsl(220, 66%, 76%) and in CMYK 34%, 23%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #9ab5ea?
Because #9ab5ea is a cool, airy blue, it works best when grounded by dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate grays. Avoid pairing it with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make the design appear washed out and flat.
Is #9ab5ea readable on white or black?
#9ab5ea has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.17:1 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.