#9DC6EB Hex Color
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A pale, dusty blue with gray undertones, #9dc6eb feels soft, cool, and dependable without becoming vivid. Use it as a dominant background for healthcare, finance, security, or spring layouts, pairing it with navy or charcoal for structure. Black text has about 11.7:1 contrast, making the hex code #9dc6eb suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #9dc6eb
What is #9dc6eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dc6eb is rgb(157, 198, 235), in HSL hsl(208, 66%, 77%) and in CMYK 33%, 16%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #9dc6eb?
Does #9dc6eb feel warm or cool?
#9dc6eb reads as a cool color because its pale blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than warm yellow or red influences, giving it a calm, dependable feel without the brightness of vivid sky blue. It can feel more welcoming beside warm neutrals or muted accents.
Is #9dc6eb readable on white or black?
#9dc6eb has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.71:1 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.