#9EA6B0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits firmly in neutral territory. Its desaturated character provides a reliable base for corporate interfaces like finance or security applications. Because it offers high contrast against black text, it functions effectively as a readable background or UI accent. The hex code for this color is #9ea6b0. Pair it with charcoal to avoid a washed-out appearance on large screens.
Questions about #9ea6b0
What is #9ea6b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea6b0 is rgb(158, 166, 176), in HSL hsl(213, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #9ea6b0 for web design?
Is #9ea6b0 suitable for professional UI backgrounds?
Yes, #9ea6b0 is an excellent choice for background surfaces in finance or security applications because it is calming rather than distracting. Its neutral undertone provides enough structure to define layout sections without overwhelming the user's primary focus.
Is #9ea6b0 readable on white or black?
#9ea6b0 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.