#9DB5C4 Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated blue, #9db5c4 carries a professional and grounded character. Its muted chroma makes it an ideal base color for UI backgrounds, providing a stable foundation that does not fatigue the eye. Because black text maintains excellent readability against this shade, use it for functional blocks rather than accents. It pairs effectively with crisp charcoal or slate for a modern, tech-focused interface.
Questions about #9db5c4
What is #9db5c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9db5c4 is rgb(157, 181, 196), in HSL hsl(203, 25%, 69%) and in CMYK 20%, 8%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #9db5c4 readable on white or black?
#9db5c4 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.84:1 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.