#9EC3EB Hex Color
Muted blue with a gentle, dusty finish
#9ec3eb is a pastel blue with a distinct gray undertone, muted enough to feel soft instead of vivid. Its low saturation reads calm but can wash out next to pure white, so it works best as a background or supporting tone. Pair it with charcoal or muted coral for balance. Black text hits about 11.5:1 contrast on this hex code, comfortably above AA.
Questions about #9ec3eb
What is #9ec3eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ec3eb is rgb(158, 195, 235), in HSL hsl(211, 66%, 77%) and in CMYK 33%, 17%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #9ec3eb?
Pair #9ec3eb with deep navy or charcoal for a grounded, trustworthy palette, or with muted coral to add warmth the pastel lacks. Light tints of either also make smooth gradients.
Is #9ec3eb readable on white or black?
#9ec3eb has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.45:1 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.