#9FA3C9 Hex Color
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Pale and heavily grayed, #9fa3c9 is a soft shade of indigo with a dusty, denim-like undertone. It reads cool without feeling stark, which suits calm backgrounds and spring or baby-themed palettes. Its low saturation can look washed out next to pure white, so anchor it with deeper blues or warm tans. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #9fa3c9
What is #9fa3c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fa3c9 is rgb(159, 163, 201), in HSL hsl(234, 28%, 71%) and in CMYK 21%, 19%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9fa3c9?
Warm tans and terracotta bring out its dusty side, while navy or charcoal deepen it for contrast. Avoid pairing it only with white, since the combination can look faded.
Is #9fa3c9 readable on white or black?
#9fa3c9 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.