#9BA6B8 Hex Color
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#9ba6b8 is a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its dusty finish suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly legible on it, with about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #9ba6b8.
Questions about #9ba6b8
What is #9ba6b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ba6b8 is rgb(155, 166, 184), in HSL hsl(217, 17%, 66%) and in CMYK 16%, 10%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #9ba6b8?
#9ba6b8 pairs well with navy, charcoal, white, and restrained warm accents such as terracotta, creating contrast without overpowering its dusty blue-gray base across interfaces and brand palettes. Use darker colors for text and structure, then reserve warm accents for emphasis.
Is #9ba6b8 warm or cool?
#9ba6b8 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base is softened by gray, giving it a quiet and slightly ashy appearance rather than a warm, earthy cast or beige influence in a palette. It suits calm, dependable visual systems.
Is #9ba6b8 readable on white or black?
#9ba6b8 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 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.