#9DB9C6 Hex Color
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#9db9c6 is a pale, dusty blue-cyan with low saturation and a soft gray cast. Its restrained lightness feels refreshing and dependable, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; white can make it look washed out. Black text has about 10.2:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #9db9c6.
Questions about #9db9c6
What is #9db9c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9db9c6 is rgb(157, 185, 198), in HSL hsl(199, 26%, 70%) and in CMYK 21%, 7%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9db9c6?
Navy and charcoal pair especially well with #9db9c6, adding depth to its pale, cool blue-cyan base, while muted burgundy or terracotta introduce warmer contrast without overwhelming its restrained character.
Does #9db9c6 look warm or cool?
#9db9c6 reads as a cool, muted blue-cyan because its blue and cyan balance is softened by low saturation and a gray cast. That restrained temperature supports calm, dependable layouts rather than energetic or playful visual treatments.
Is #9db9c6 readable on white or black?
#9db9c6 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.18:1 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.