#9EB2F6 Hex Color
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Close to a faded periwinkle, #9eb2f6 is a pastel indigo with low saturation and a cool undertone. Its lightness makes it a comfortable UI background, but it washes out next to white, so anchor it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text on this hex code reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #9eb2f6
What is #9eb2f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eb2f6 is rgb(158, 178, 246), in HSL hsl(226, 83%, 79%) and in CMYK 36%, 28%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #9eb2f6?
Deep navy and warm terracotta both give #9eb2f6 the contrast it lacks against white. Black text is the safest choice for readability, hitting about 10.2:1.
Does #9eb2f6 read warm or cool?
It reads cool. The blue base leans slightly toward violet, and its low saturation keeps it soft rather than icy. The pastel lightness gives it a gentle, springlike feel instead of a corporate blue.
Is #9eb2f6 readable on white or black?
#9eb2f6 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.15:1 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.