#9FB6C7 Hex Color
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Dusty and barely saturated, #9fb6c7 is a grayed blue that sits one step from gray. It reads steady rather than crisp, a fit for finance and healthcare interfaces. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with plenty of contrast, though it washes out next to white. Treat the hex code #9fb6c7 as a supporting tone, not a hero.
Questions about #9fb6c7
What is #9fb6c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fb6c7 is rgb(159, 182, 199), in HSL hsl(206, 26%, 70%) and in CMYK 20%, 9%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9fb6c7?
Deep navy keeps it tonal and safe, while warm rust or terracotta adds punch against its gray cast. Cream works better than pure white as a light partner, since white makes this blue look thin.
Is #9fb6c7 readable on white or black?
#9fb6c7 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.