#9BADA6 Hex Color
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This dusty teal balances grey and green, creating a muted appearance that leans professional. Because it has low saturation, #9bada6 functions best as a supportive base color for wellness or tech interfaces. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or soft terracotta to avoid a washed-out look. Black text sits clearly on this shade, easily meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #9bada6
What is #9bada6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bada6 is rgb(155, 173, 166), in HSL hsl(157, 10%, 64%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 4%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #9bada6 for a balanced interface?
Pair #9bada6 with deep charcoal for strong, readable text or soft terracotta to introduce a warm, grounding contrast. This combination avoids a washed-out look while maintaining a professional, muted aesthetic suitable for modern digital products.
Is #9bada6 readable on white or black?
#9bada6 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 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.