#9BADC6 Hex Color
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The hex code #9badc6 is a muted, ashy blue with a light, dusty finish and low saturation. Its soft gray undertones create a calm, dependable feel suited to healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a broad UI background with dark text, which reaches about 9.2:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #9badc6
What is #9badc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9badc6 is rgb(155, 173, 198), in HSL hsl(215, 27%, 69%) and in CMYK 22%, 13%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9badc6?
Does #9badc6 feel warm or cool?
#9badc6 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than warmed by yellow or red, giving it a calm, steady mood in digital products.
Is #9badc6 readable on white or black?
#9badc6 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.