#9BB8BE Hex Color
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Muted and lightly ashy, #9bb8be is a dusty cyan with a cool, gray cast and soft medium-light value. Its restrained saturation suggests freedom, trust, and refreshing clarity without feeling bright. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s interfaces, though black text provides stronger contrast than white.
Questions about #9bb8be
What is #9bb8be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bb8be is rgb(155, 184, 190), in HSL hsl(190, 21%, 68%) and in CMYK 18%, 3%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9bb8be in a palette?
#9bb8be pairs well with charcoal for readable type, terracotta for contrast, and muted cream for a softer composition. Its gray cast keeps these combinations grounded, while terracotta adds warmth without overpowering the cyan.
Is #9bb8be readable on white or black?
#9bb8be has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.