#9CB4C4 Hex Color
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No bright sky blue, #9cb4c4 is a dusty, ashy blue with a soft gray undertone. That muted quality reads calm and steady, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding. Black text hits 9.7:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Best as a supporting tone, paired with terracotta for warmth. Its gray cast tames the hue, much like mixing gray mutes any base color.
Questions about #9cb4c4
What is #9cb4c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cb4c4 is rgb(156, 180, 196), in HSL hsl(204, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 20%, 8%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9cb4c4?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, rust, and sand flatter #9cb4c4 best, because their warmth offsets its cool gray cast. For a tighter, moodier palette, pair it with deep navy or charcoal and keep it as a supporting tone.
Is #9cb4c4 readable on white or black?
#9cb4c4 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.73:1 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.