#9EBDBD Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy cyan, #9ebdbd feels muted and grounded rather than bright. Its desaturated character makes it a strong supporting tone for modern UI layouts, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Avoid using it as a primary background, as it can appear washed out against pure white. Use the hex code #9ebdbd instead to anchor tech-focused or professional branding palettes.
Questions about #9ebdbd
What is #9ebdbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ebdbd is rgb(158, 189, 189), in HSL hsl(180, 19%, 68%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 0%, 26%.
How does #9ebdbd perform as a background color?
Using #9ebdbd as a large background can appear washed out against pure white, so it functions best as a supporting accent. Pair it with dark text or deep neutrals to maintain professional readability across your interface designs.
Is #9ebdbd readable on white or black?
#9ebdbd has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.