#9BA6AE Hex Color
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#9ba6ae is a dusty blue that sits close to grey, its low saturation giving it a calm, steady feel. That dependable quality suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. Black text reads clearly on it, at roughly 8.5:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Best used as a background or supporting tone, since it can look washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #9ba6ae
What is #9ba6ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ba6ae is rgb(155, 166, 174), in HSL hsl(205, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9ba6ae?
It pairs well with warm terracotta or muted burgundy, which bring out its cool grey undertone. Pair it with charcoal or navy for a restrained, corporate palette.
Is #9ba6ae readable on white or black?
#9ba6ae has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.