#9DA1C6 Hex Color
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Reach for #9da1c6 when a layout needs indigo without the weight. This pastel shade is heavily grayed, so it reads dusty and cool rather than vivid. It works best as a dominant background, where its muted tone flatters charcoal type and warm woods. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so anchor it with deeper tones.
Questions about #9da1c6
What is #9da1c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da1c6 is rgb(157, 161, 198), in HSL hsl(234, 26%, 70%) and in CMYK 21%, 19%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9da1c6?
It pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted plum for a cool, quiet palette. For contrast, try terracotta or dusty rose, which warm up its gray undertone.
Is #9da1c6 readable on white or black?
#9da1c6 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.