#9FB1B8 Hex Color
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#9fb1b8 is a dusty sky blue with a heavy gray cast. That low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone instead of the star of a palette. It looks sharp next to terracotta or deep plum, and black text passes on it at about 9.5:1, so small UI copy stays readable.
Questions about #9fb1b8
What is #9fb1b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fb1b8 is rgb(159, 177, 184), in HSL hsl(197, 15%, 67%) and in CMYK 14%, 4%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9fb1b8?
#9fb1b8 pairs well with terracotta, deep plum, and charcoal, which pull out its gray undertone. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since the combination can read washed out.
Is #9fb1b8 readable on white or black?
#9fb1b8 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.