#9AC3E0 Hex Color
A soft blue with gray undertones
Soft and cool, #9ac3e0 is a dusty pastel blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its gentle, dependable character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with navy or charcoal details; black text achieves about 11.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this muted blue is #9ac3e0.
Questions about #9ac3e0
What is #9ac3e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ac3e0 is rgb(154, 195, 224), in HSL hsl(205, 53%, 74%) and in CMYK 31%, 13%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #9ac3e0?
Does #9ac3e0 feel warm or cool?
#9ac3e0 reads as a cool color because its dusty blue base and gray undertones soften warmth, creating a calm, dependable mood that suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused layouts and interfaces.
Is #9ac3e0 readable on white or black?
#9ac3e0 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.25:1 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.