#9FAEDF Hex Color
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Soft, dusty, and light, #9faedf is a pastel indigo with a gray undertone that keeps it gentle instead of vivid. That low saturation makes it a good supporting tone or interface background, though it can wash out beside pure white. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast. The hex code #9faedf fits spring themes, baby products, and calm tech interfaces.
Questions about #9faedf
What is #9faedf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9faedf is rgb(159, 174, 223), in HSL hsl(226, 50%, 75%) and in CMYK 29%, 22%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9faedf?
Charcoal and deep plum bring out its soft indigo side, while a muted terracotta adds warm contrast. Because #9faedf is unsaturated, partners with real depth work better than bright accents.
Is #9faedf readable on white or black?
#9faedf has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.