Partly Cloudy
A dusty blue with calming ashy undertones
Partly Cloudy is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. Because it is so muted, it works well as a reliable, non-distracting background for professional UI designs. Black text reads clearly on this shade, meeting accessibility standards for body copy. The hex code #9dbbcd pairs well with charcoal or soft slate grays to create a clean, modern aesthetic for corporate tech or healthcare interfaces.
Questions about Partly Cloudy
What is the hex code for Partly Cloudy?
Partly Cloudy is #9dbbcd. In RGB that is rgb(157, 187, 205), in HSL hsl(203, 32%, 71%) and in CMYK 23%, 9%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with Partly Cloudy #9dbbcd?
This muted blue creates a sophisticated and modern aesthetic when paired with charcoal or soft slate grays. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also serves as an excellent neutral backdrop for high-contrast accents like deep navy or sharp white.
Is Partly Cloudy readable on white or black?
Partly Cloudy has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.42:1 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.