#9EA8B1 Hex Color
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#9ea8b1 is a muted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and medium-light value. Its restrained appearance suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm white; black text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code is #9ea8b1.
Questions about #9ea8b1
What is #9ea8b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ea8b1 is rgb(158, 168, 177), in HSL hsl(208, 11%, 66%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 31%.
Which colors pair well with #9ea8b1?
#9ea8b1 pairs well with navy for a dependable, higher-contrast scheme, while warm white, cream, or terracotta add balance without overpowering its dusty blue-gray character; charcoal and muted sage also create quiet, practical combinations for interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #9ea8b1 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#9ea8b1 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones temper warmth, creating a restrained, dependable mood that suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces especially well.
Is #9ea8b1 readable on white or black?
#9ea8b1 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.