#9DCCE3 Hex Color
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A pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones, #9dcce3 feels soft, steady, and youthful without becoming sugary. Its low saturation suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a generous background with dark text, or pair it with navy and warm terracotta for contrast. The hex code #9dcce3 supports readable body copy at about 12.2:1 with black.
Questions about #9dcce3
What is #9dcce3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9dcce3 is rgb(157, 204, 227), in HSL hsl(200, 56%, 75%) and in CMYK 31%, 10%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9dcce3?
#9dcce3 pairs well with navy for a dependable look, while warm terracotta adds useful contrast without overpowering its muted base. Charcoal also gives text and interface elements stronger definition than white.
Is #9dcce3 readable on white or black?
#9dcce3 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.17:1 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.