#9ABEEB Hex Color
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Designers reach for #9abeeb when a palette needs a soft blue that stays calm. This pastel sits between sky and powder blue, with enough gray to feel muted rather than bright. It suits healthcare, finance, and app interfaces where trust matters. Pair it with warm terracotta or dusty pastels like blush pink, and note that black text on it clears contrast checks at about 10.9:1.
Questions about #9abeeb
What is #9abeeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9abeeb is rgb(154, 190, 235), in HSL hsl(213, 67%, 76%) and in CMYK 34%, 19%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #9abeeb?
#9abeeb pairs well with charcoal, warm terracotta, and soft cream for balanced palettes. For a cooler scheme, pair it with navy and pale gray, letting it act as the light, airy base.
Is #9abeeb good for text backgrounds?
Yes. Black text on #9abeeb reaches a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1, which clears WCAG AA requirements for body text. Dark text works better than white here, since white lacks enough contrast against this light shade.
Is #9abeeb readable on white or black?
#9abeeb has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.93:1 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.