#9ABDF9 Hex Color
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#9abdf9 is a pale, unsaturated blue with a soft cornflower feel. Its high lightness keeps things airy, though it can wash out next to pure white. It works best as a background or supporting tone, paired with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it, passing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #9abdf9
What is #9abdf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9abdf9 is rgb(154, 189, 249), in HSL hsl(218, 89%, 79%) and in CMYK 38%, 24%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #9abdf9?
#9abdf9 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm neutrals like sand or cream. The muted pastel base lets darker tones add contrast without clashing.
Is #9abdf9 readable on white or black?
#9abdf9 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.02:1 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.