#9BC8DF Hex Color
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#9bc8df is a light, dusty blue with very low saturation and a cool, ashy finish. Its soft, airy character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with dark text, which reaches about 11.7:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or muted navy for a clean, dependable palette. The hex code is #9bc8df.
Questions about #9bc8df
What is #9bc8df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bc8df is rgb(155, 200, 223), in HSL hsl(200, 52%, 74%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9bc8df?
Is #9bc8df a warm or cool color?
#9bc8df reads as a cool, dusty blue because its hue leans blue and its low saturation gives it an ashy, softened finish. It conveys calm, cleanliness, and dependability, making it a natural fit for healthcare, finance, and security interfaces.
Is #9bc8df readable on white or black?
#9bc8df has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.72:1 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.