#9BB4BD Hex Color
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A faded sky blue with a heavy gray cast, #9bb4bd reads dusty and soft rather than crisp. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone, and black text sits at about 9.7:1 contrast on it, so it holds up behind body copy. It suits UI backgrounds and tech or aerospace branding but washes out next to pure white. The hex code #9bb4bd works best in a 30% supporting role, flattered by warm accents.
Questions about #9bb4bd
What is #9bb4bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bb4bd is rgb(155, 180, 189), in HSL hsl(196, 20%, 67%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9bb4bd?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted coral give this dusty blue energy, while navy anchors it for a cooler palette. Avoid pairing it with pale grays, which make both colors look washed out.
Is #9bb4bd readable on white or black?
#9bb4bd has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.