#9DB5AA Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy teal sits between green and grey, offering a muted and sophisticated finish. Because it is highly desaturated, #9db5aa works best as a calming background color in UI designs or wellness branding. It pairs well with charcoal greys or crisp whites, which help pop against its softness. This hex code provides excellent contrast for black body text, ensuring readability in any digital interface.
Questions about #9db5aa
What is #9db5aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9db5aa is rgb(157, 181, 170), in HSL hsl(152, 14%, 66%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 6%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #9db5aa?
The muted nature of #9db5aa works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white. For a softer, monochromatic look, layering it with lighter sage tones or deeper moss greens keeps the palette harmonious and sophisticated.
Is #9db5aa suitable for text on websites?
While #9db5aa is excellent for backgrounds, it lacks sufficient contrast for standard body text against light surfaces. Always pair this color with a deep, dark text shade to ensure readability and meet essential web accessibility standards for your interface designs.
Is #9db5aa readable on white or black?
#9db5aa has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.