#9DBEF0 Hex Color
Fresh airy blue with cooling undertones
This fresh, unsaturated blue offers a cooling effect without appearing sterile. Because it remains light and airy, #9dbef0 functions best as a dominant UI background or a soft support color in branding. It pairs well with charcoal greys for a modern, reliable look. Because this hex code has a high contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against it for all body copy.
Questions about #9dbef0
What is #9dbef0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dbef0 is rgb(157, 190, 240), in HSL hsl(216, 73%, 78%) and in CMYK 35%, 21%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #9dbef0?
#9dbef0 works best when paired with deep charcoal or slate greys to create a grounded, modern visual contrast. It also maintains high readability when used as a background for dark text, ensuring your UI remains accessible for all users.
Is #9dbef0 considered a warm or cool blue?
#9dbef0 is a distinctly cool blue that avoids the sterile, clinical feel often associated with pure cyan tones. Its airy nature makes it ideal for calming interfaces, digital wellness branding, or any project needing a serene, reliable, and approachable atmosphere.
Is #9dbef0 readable on white or black?
#9dbef0 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.05:1 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.