#9AB7C1 Hex Color
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#9ab7c1 is a light, muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and a dusty, airy finish. Its subdued saturation suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling sterile. Use the hex code #9ab7c1 as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, where black text remains highly readable and crisp.
Questions about #9ab7c1
What is #9ab7c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ab7c1 is rgb(154, 183, 193), in HSL hsl(195, 24%, 68%) and in CMYK 20%, 5%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #9ab7c1 in a palette?
Does #9ab7c1 read as warm or cool?
#9ab7c1 reads as a cool color because its cyan base is softened by gray, creating a calm, airy blue-gray impression that feels clear and open rather than warm, earthy, or cozy.
Is #9ab7c1 readable on white or black?
#9ab7c1 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.91:1 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.