#9EB6B1 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#9eb6b1 is a light, muted teal with gray undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a composed, trustworthy feel suited to healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use this color as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #9eb6b1.
Questions about #9eb6b1
What is #9eb6b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9eb6b1 is rgb(158, 182, 177), in HSL hsl(167, 14%, 67%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 3%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9eb6b1?
The #9eb6b1 hex color pairs well with charcoal text, warm white backgrounds, and restrained sage or navy accents. These combinations preserve its muted character while adding contrast and structure without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #9eb6b1 warm or cool?
The #9eb6b1 hex color reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the effect calm rather than icy, making it suitable for reassuring interfaces and quiet, restorative spaces.
Is #9eb6b1 readable on white or black?
#9eb6b1 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.