#9FB8F4 Hex Color
Soft light blue with a cool glow
Pale and softly muted, pastel blue carries a cool, glowing quality that reads fresh without feeling loud. The hex code #9fb8f4 shines as a dominant background in healthcare, finance, and spring-themed UI, where its low saturation keeps large areas easy on the eyes. Black text stays readable over it at about 10.6:1 contrast. Pair it with a deep burgundy for a richer, less obvious combination.
Questions about #9fb8f4
What is #9fb8f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fb8f4 is rgb(159, 184, 244), in HSL hsl(222, 79%, 79%) and in CMYK 35%, 25%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #9fb8f4?
Deep burgundy and charcoal give #9fb8f4 more depth than the usual white or gray pairings. For a warmer mix, try muted terracotta as a small accent.
Is #9fb8f4 readable on white or black?
#9fb8f4 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.63:1 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.