#9FB7C9 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9fb7c9 is a light blue with a gray cast and very low saturation. Its restrained tone suggests trust, responsibility, and security without feeling cold or severe. Use the hex code in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces, especially as a supporting background. Black text reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text.
Questions about #9fb7c9
What is #9fb7c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fb7c9 is rgb(159, 183, 201), in HSL hsl(206, 28%, 71%) and in CMYK 21%, 9%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #9fb7c9?
Is #9fb7c9 readable on white or black?
#9fb7c9 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.