#9BBBD4 Hex Color
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A tinted, pastel blue with ashy gray undertones, its low saturation gives #9bbbd4 a dusty, soft presence. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in healthcare, finance, technology, or spring layouts. It creates calm backgrounds, while black text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #9bbbd4
What is #9bbbd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bbbd4 is rgb(155, 187, 212), in HSL hsl(206, 40%, 72%) and in CMYK 27%, 12%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9bbbd4?
#9bbbd4 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which give its pale, gray-blue base enough contrast and warmth. Use charcoal for headings, navy for structure, and terracotta sparingly for calls to action.
Is #9bbbd4 readable on white or black?
#9bbbd4 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.