#9FBDC3 Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated cyan, #9fbdc3 sits comfortably between sky blue and slate. Because it leans heavily into grey, it acts as a stabilizing neutral in modern UI designs or tech branding. It pairs well with charcoal or warm terracotta to break up its coolness. While black text provides excellent contrast, be mindful that lighter tones might wash it out. Learning what colors make gray explains its muted character.
Questions about #9fbdc3
What is #9fbdc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fbdc3 is rgb(159, 189, 195), in HSL hsl(190, 23%, 69%) and in CMYK 18%, 3%, 0%, 24%.
How should #9fbdc3 be used in UI design?
Use #9fbdc3 as a stabilizing neutral background or secondary accent in technology-focused interfaces. Its grey-leaning tone provides a professional, understated look that pairs exceptionally well with charcoal text for high readability and a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Does #9fbdc3 look warmer or cooler on screen?
While it is technically a cool cyan, the high saturation of grey gives #9fbdc3 a muted, grounded feel that avoids being icy. This makes it more versatile than bright blues, as it easily avoids clashing with terracotta or warm-toned brand assets.
Is #9fbdc3 readable on white or black?
#9fbdc3 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.54:1 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.