#9BA5B1 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9ba5b1 is a dusty blue-gray with low saturation and a soft, almost gray finish. Its restrained character suggests reliability and control, making it suitable for security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #9ba5b1 provides about an 8.4:1 contrast ratio with black text.
Questions about #9ba5b1
What is #9ba5b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ba5b1 is rgb(155, 165, 177), in HSL hsl(213, 12%, 65%) and in CMYK 12%, 7%, 0%, 31%.
Which colors pair well with #9ba5b1?
#9ba5b1 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and slate blue, which reinforce its cool, controlled feel; terracotta adds warmth in small accents without making the muted palette feel loud.
Does #9ba5b1 look warm or cool?
#9ba5b1 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while its low saturation keeps the effect soft rather than vivid in most digital layouts.
Is #9ba5b1 readable on white or black?
#9ba5b1 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.