#9EBFC3 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan sits in a quiet space between blue and green. It creates a professional, refreshing backdrop for tech interfaces or communication apps without overwhelming the viewer. Because it has such a strong gray undertone, understanding how to make gray helps designers balance this hue with darker charcoals. The hex code for this ashy shade is #9ebfc3.
Questions about #9ebfc3
What is #9ebfc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ebfc3 is rgb(158, 191, 195), in HSL hsl(186, 24%, 69%) and in CMYK 19%, 2%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #9ebfc3 for a balanced design?
This hue works best alongside charcoal or deep navy to anchor its airy nature. Because it has a strong gray undertone, it also gains warmth when placed next to muted terracotta or soft, earthy browns.
Is #9ebfc3 considered a warm or cool color?
#9ebfc3 is decidedly cool, sitting in the cyan spectrum with a heavy gray infusion that strips away vibrancy. This temperature makes it an excellent choice for calm, professional spaces where you need to avoid visual fatigue.
Is #9ebfc3 readable on white or black?
#9ebfc3 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.69:1 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.