#9EAADC Hex Color
Soft indigo with a serene edge
#9eaadc is a light, dusty indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and low saturation. Its softness suits meditation, spiritual, baby, and spring-themed designs, while its structured tone works in polished branding. Use it as a dominant background with black text for about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #9eaadc.
Questions about #9eaadc
What is #9eaadc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eaadc is rgb(158, 170, 220), in HSL hsl(228, 47%, 74%) and in CMYK 28%, 23%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #9eaadc?
Does #9eaadc read as warm or cool?
#9eaadc reads as a cool, dusty indigo because its blue-violet undertones and low saturation soften the hue without making it feel bright. It suits calming backgrounds, meditation themes, baby designs, spring palettes, and structured brand layouts.
Is #9eaadc readable on white or black?
#9eaadc has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 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.