#9DB1B4 Hex Color
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#9db1b4 is a muted cyan with ashy gray undertones, giving it a dusty sky-blue appearance. Its soft, medium-light value suggests freedom and trust without feeling bright or childish. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, especially behind black text, which achieves strong contrast. Pair it with navy or charcoal.
Questions about #9db1b4
What is #9db1b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9db1b4 is rgb(157, 177, 180), in HSL hsl(188, 13%, 66%) and in CMYK 13%, 2%, 0%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #9db1b4?
Is #9db1b4 readable on white or black?
#9db1b4 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.38:1 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.