#9EA5C2 Hex Color
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Reach for #9ea5c2 when a background needs calm without going cold. This pastel indigo carries a dusty, grayed undertone that reads gentle and almost denim-like. Its very low saturation makes it a strong dominant base for meditation, spring, or baby themes, and black text holds an 8.6:1 contrast on top of it. Just know it can wash out beside pure white, so test it against warmer neutrals or deeper accents.
Questions about #9ea5c2
What is #9ea5c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea5c2 is rgb(158, 165, 194), in HSL hsl(228, 23%, 69%) and in CMYK 19%, 15%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #9ea5c2?
#9ea5c2 pairs best with warm, grounded tones like terracotta or burgundy, which offset its dusty coolness. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a calm, low-contrast layout.
Is #9ea5c2 readable on white or black?
#9ea5c2 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.