#9EA3BD Hex Color
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This dusty indigo offers a desaturated, muted appearance that feels sophisticated rather than bold. Because it is highly desaturated, #9ea3bd works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a main focus. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to maintain its integrity without looking muddy. It provides excellent readability for text, as black font stands out clearly against this mid-tone shade.
Questions about #9ea3bd
What is #9ea3bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea3bd is rgb(158, 163, 189), in HSL hsl(230, 19%, 68%) and in CMYK 16%, 14%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9ea3bd?
#9ea3bd pairs best with neutral tones like cream or slate gray to maintain its desaturated integrity. Because of its muted nature, it also works effectively with sharp black for high-contrast, professional-looking text layouts.
Is #9ea3bd better as a primary or secondary color?
#9ea3bd is highly effective as a supporting background tone rather than a vibrant focal point. Its muted quality makes it ideal for large surface areas where you want to add sophisticated color without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #9ea3bd readable on white or black?
#9ea3bd has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.