#9DA5CC Hex Color
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Highly muted and dusty, #9da5cc is a cool indigo that feels reserved and structured. The hex code provides an ideal level of contrast for dark text, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy in UI design. It lacks intensity, so it can appear washed out against white backgrounds. Try pairing it with deeper slate tones to maintain definition in your layouts.
Questions about #9da5cc
What is #9da5cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9da5cc is rgb(157, 165, 204), in HSL hsl(230, 32%, 71%) and in CMYK 23%, 19%, 0%, 20%.
What design mood does #9da5cc convey?
#9da5cc feels inherently reserved, structured, and professional due to its dusty, desaturated quality. It avoids the intensity of primary blues, making it a stable choice for corporate, medical, or wellness brands looking for a calm, non-distracting aesthetic that supports long-form reading.
Is #9da5cc readable on white or black?
#9da5cc has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.