#9BC5E7 Hex Color
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This dusty, pastel blue reads as a light and desaturated tone with a decidedly cool temperature. Because of its high lightness, #9bc5e7 works well as a subtle UI background that supports black text without losing readability. It pairs effectively with deeper charcoal grays for a clean, corporate look, though it may wash out against pure white backgrounds. The hex code for this shade is #9bc5e7.
Questions about #9bc5e7
What is #9bc5e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bc5e7 is rgb(155, 197, 231), in HSL hsl(207, 61%, 76%) and in CMYK 33%, 15%, 0%, 9%.
Which color combinations work best with #9bc5e7?
#9bc5e7 pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or slate grays for a modern, corporate aesthetic. Because the blue is desaturated, it avoids clashing with muted neutrals and provides a steady, professional foundation for interface design or branding projects.
Is #9bc5e7 readable on white or black?
#9bc5e7 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.53:1 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.