#9FB1CF Hex Color
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#9fb1cf is the hex code for a dusty pastel blue with a gray cast. Its very low saturation keeps it soft where a brighter blue would shout, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than an accent. It pairs well with deep navy and warm terracotta, and black text passes contrast checks easily at about 9.7:1.
Questions about #9fb1cf
What is #9fb1cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fb1cf is rgb(159, 177, 207), in HSL hsl(218, 33%, 72%) and in CMYK 23%, 14%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #9fb1cf?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 9.7:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short on this light a background.
What colors pair well with #9fb1cf?
Deep navy grounds it for a tonal, trustworthy palette, while warm terracotta adds contrast without clashing. Both pairings keep its muted, ashy character intact.
Is #9fb1cf readable on white or black?
#9fb1cf has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.