#9EA0BC Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated indigo feels gentle and structured, providing a muted alternative to standard blues. Because it sits comfortably between gray and purple, #9ea0bc works well as a grounding background for clean UI designs. It pairs elegantly with warm terracottas or soft creams to keep the palette balanced. The hex code for this color is #9ea0bc, and it maintains enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #9ea0bc
What is #9ea0bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea0bc is rgb(158, 160, 188), in HSL hsl(236, 18%, 68%) and in CMYK 16%, 15%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #9ea0bc?
#9ea0bc works beautifully when balanced with warm neutrals or deep earth tones. It creates a refined look alongside terracotta for contrast, or maintains a soft, monochromatic harmony when placed next to charcoal or warm off-white shades.
Is #9ea0bc readable on white or black?
#9ea0bc has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.