#9EA3C7 Hex Color
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This cool, dusty indigo sits low on the saturation scale, offering a muted, airy presence. #9ea3c7 works best as a soft background or a supporting tone, as its pale nature can wash out when paired with white. Try grounding it with a deep charcoal or navy to bring out its understated, thoughtful character. Black text remains highly readable over this hex code for clear, accessible typography.
Questions about #9ea3c7
What is #9ea3c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea3c7 is rgb(158, 163, 199), in HSL hsl(233, 27%, 70%) and in CMYK 21%, 18%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9ea3c7?
Because #9ea3c7 is a low-saturation dusty indigo, it works best when grounded by high-contrast, dark neutrals. Pairing it with charcoal or deep navy provides the necessary visual weight to prevent the color from appearing washed out or flat.
Is #9ea3c7 readable on white or black?
#9ea3c7 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.