#9ECBE2 Hex Color
A calm blue with softened clarity
#9ecbe2 is a pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its light, softened appearance supports feelings of peace, trust, and reliability in healthcare, finance, security, and technology designs. Use it as a dominant background for spring or baby-focused layouts, pairing it with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #9ecbe2.
Questions about #9ecbe2
What is #9ecbe2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9ecbe2 is rgb(158, 203, 226), in HSL hsl(200, 54%, 75%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #9ecbe2?
Is #9ecbe2 a warm or cool color?
#9ecbe2 reads as a cool color because its pale blue base and cool gray undertones create a peaceful, dependable mood suited to healthcare, security, finance, technology, and calm backgrounds alike.
Is #9ecbe2 readable on white or black?
#9ecbe2 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.09:1 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.