#9AB6BB Hex Color
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#9ab6bb is a light, muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and an ashy, almost gray finish. Its softened saturation suggests trust and refreshing clarity, making it useful for communication, technology, and aerospace branding. Pair it with navy or charcoal for contrast, while black text reads clearly on this color in UI backgrounds. The hex code is #9ab6bb.
Questions about #9ab6bb
What is #9ab6bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab6bb is rgb(154, 182, 187), in HSL hsl(189, 20%, 67%) and in CMYK 18%, 3%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9ab6bb?
Is #9ab6bb warm or cool?
#9ab6bb reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green undertones outweigh its low-saturation gray finish. That balance gives it a calm, airy feel, while the ashy cast keeps it from appearing bright or strongly tropical.
Is #9ab6bb readable on white or black?
#9ab6bb has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.78:1 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.