#9CBCE4 Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel blue with a clear gray undertone, lightened almost to the point of fading. Pastel blue reads gentle and low-key, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone rather than a small accent. It flatters warm pinks (see what colors make pink) and deep navy. Black text sits at about 10.7:1 contrast, well past AA for body text. The hex code for pastel blue is #9cbce4.
Questions about #9cbce4
What is #9cbce4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9cbce4 is rgb(156, 188, 228), in HSL hsl(213, 57%, 75%) and in CMYK 32%, 18%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9cbce4?
Dusty pink, deep navy, and charcoal all work with #9cbce4. Pink warms up its gray undertone, while navy adds weight for a nautical or finance palette.
Is #9cbce4 readable on white or black?
#9cbce4 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.72:1 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.