#9EAAB5 Hex Color
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Think of an overcast sky just after sunset. #9eaab5 is that ashy blue, so muted it nearly reads gray. The hex code lands mid-light with low saturation, which gives it a steady, dependable character. That makes it a solid supporting tone in finance and healthcare interfaces. Black text holds about 8.9:1 contrast on it, but it can wash out beside plain white, so keep darker neighbors close.
Questions about #9eaab5
What is #9eaab5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eaab5 is rgb(158, 170, 181), in HSL hsl(209, 13%, 66%) and in CMYK 13%, 6%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #9eaab5?
Warm terracotta or rust makes this muted blue feel richer than white does. Deep navy and charcoal also work when you need a darker step in the palette.
Is #9eaab5 readable on white or black?
#9eaab5 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.