#9EB1EF Hex Color
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#9eb1ef is a light, unsaturated blue-indigo with cool violet undertones and a softly glowing, pastel finish. Its gentle clarity suits healthcare, finance, security, meditation, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone or airy background, pairing it with navy or charcoal for structure. The hex code #9eb1ef also supports readable black text, with about 10.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #9eb1ef
What is #9eb1ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eb1ef is rgb(158, 177, 239), in HSL hsl(226, 72%, 78%) and in CMYK 34%, 26%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #9eb1ef in a design?
#9eb1ef pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted warm neutrals because their darker values give this pale blue-indigo enough structure and contrast. A small terracotta or burgundy accent can add energy without overpowering its cool, lightly violet character.
Is #9eb1ef readable on white or black?
#9eb1ef has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.