#9BADDC Hex Color
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Not a crisp sky blue, #9baddc is a dusty periwinkle with gray undertones. That low saturation makes it a steady background choice for healthcare, finance, and tech layouts where calm matters more than punch. The hex code #9baddc also holds up under black text, reaching about 9.4:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with navy or plum accents rather than bright warm tones, which make it look washed out.
Questions about #9baddc
What is #9baddc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9baddc is rgb(155, 173, 220), in HSL hsl(223, 48%, 74%) and in CMYK 30%, 21%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #9baddc?
Deep, saturated neighbors like navy and plum keep #9baddc from fading into the background. Skip bright warm accents, since they make this muted blue look dull by comparison.
Is #9baddc readable on white or black?
#9baddc has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.