#9BA3B0 Hex Color
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#9ba3b0 is a muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and a controlled, dependable feel. Its subdued lightness supports trust, security, and responsibility, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #9ba3b0.
Questions about #9ba3b0
What is #9ba3b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ba3b0 is rgb(155, 163, 176), in HSL hsl(217, 12%, 65%) and in CMYK 12%, 7%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #9ba3b0?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #9ba3b0, adding depth to its dusty blue-gray base, while muted burgundy supplies a restrained warm accent without making the palette feel loud or busy.
Does #9ba3b0 look warm or cool?
#9ba3b0 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while its muted saturation softens the chill and gives it a restrained, dependable mood.
Is #9ba3b0 readable on white or black?
#9ba3b0 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.25:1 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.