#9AD8ED Hex Color
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Reach for #9ad8ed when you need a pastel sky blue for calm UI backgrounds, spring themes, or children’s products. Its muted, ashy character keeps things soft without going pale next to white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast, since white text can wash it out. Black text on this hex code reaches about 13.4:1, well past AA for small body text.
Questions about #9ad8ed
What is #9ad8ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ad8ed is rgb(154, 216, 237), in HSL hsl(195, 70%, 77%) and in CMYK 35%, 9%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #9ad8ed?
Deep navy and warm terracotta both flatter #9ad8ed, giving the pale blue contrast and a touch of warmth. Charcoal works too when you want a softer, more neutral pairing.
Is #9ad8ed a warm or cool color?
Cool. Its cyan base sits on the cold side of the wheel, and gray undertones mute it into a pastel rather than a bright, saturated sky blue.
Is #9ad8ed readable on white or black?
#9ad8ed has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.41:1 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.