#9EACE2 Hex Color
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Not vivid and not quite blue, #9eace2 is a dusty, pastel indigo with cool gray undertones. Its low saturation reads gentle, so it works as a calm background or supporting tone, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text hits about 9.5:1 contrast, clearing AA for small copy. The hex code suits night sky themes, meditation brands, and soft spring palettes.
Questions about #9eace2
What is #9eace2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eace2 is rgb(158, 172, 226), in HSL hsl(228, 54%, 75%) and in CMYK 30%, 24%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #9eace2?
Deep burgundy makes #9eace2 look richer than the usual navy pairing, and warm charcoal grounds its cool undertones. Skip pure white backgrounds, where it tends to wash out.
Is #9eace2 readable on white or black?
#9eace2 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.