#9BDAE8 Hex Color
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#9bdae8 is a pale, pastel cyan with cool blue and subtle gray undertones. Its high lightness and low saturation create a gentle, airy mood suited to spring themes, children’s products, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal accents. Black text reaches about 13.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #9bdae8.
Questions about #9bdae8
What is #9bdae8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9bdae8 is rgb(155, 218, 232), in HSL hsl(191, 63%, 76%) and in CMYK 33%, 6%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #9bdae8?
Is #9bdae8 a warm or cool color?
#9bdae8 reads as a cool color because its pale cyan base leans toward blue, while subtle gray undertones soften its brightness and keep it feeling calm rather than vivid or warm.
Is #9bdae8 readable on white or black?
#9bdae8 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.58:1 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.