#9FAEFC Hex Color
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#9faefc is a light, airy periwinkle that balances soft purple undertones with a cool, pastel finish. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, this shade functions well as a clean UI background or a supportive secondary tone. It pairs effectively with muted sage greens or warm charcoal grays. The hex code for this color is #9faefc.
Questions about #9faefc
What is #9faefc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9faefc is rgb(159, 174, 252), in HSL hsl(230, 94%, 81%) and in CMYK 37%, 31%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #9faefc for a balanced palette?
#9faefc creates a sophisticated and balanced look when paired with muted sage greens or deep charcoal grays. These combinations ground the airy, pastel nature of the periwinkle, providing enough contrast to make text or UI elements readable and visually grounded.
Is #9faefc readable on white or black?
#9faefc has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.