#9BB1C2 Hex Color

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This dusty, grey-toned blue feels muted and mature, moving away from primary brightness toward a more professional aesthetic. Because #9bb1c2 offers excellent contrast with black text, it functions well as a reliable background color for UI design in finance or law. Pair it with soft charcoal or cream to balance its cool undertones. The hex code for this ashy blue is #9bb1c2.

Questions about #9bb1c2

What is #9bb1c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bb1c2 is rgb(155, 177, 194), in HSL hsl(206, 24%, 68%) and in CMYK 20%, 9%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which color palettes work best with #9bb1c2?
Use #9bb1c2 as a stable base, pairing it with dark charcoal for high-contrast text or a creamy ivory for a softer, balanced background. Because it is muted and cool-toned, it avoids the harshness of brighter blues.
Is #9bb1c2 readable on white or black?
#9bb1c2 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.