#9FBEBE Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated cyan features strong grey undertones that soften its appearance. Because it lacks intensity, #9fbebe works well as a supportive background color in technology or aerospace interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, providing ample contrast for readability. Avoid using this shade as a primary focal point, as it can appear washed out against pure white. The hex code for this color is #9fbebe.
Questions about #9fbebe
What is #9fbebe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fbebe is rgb(159, 190, 190), in HSL hsl(180, 19%, 68%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9fbebe?
#9fbebe works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep slate tones for high-contrast, readable text. For accent colors, it bridges nicely with soft corals or muted terracotta to provide a gentle, balanced aesthetic that avoids harsh visual clashes.
Is #9fbebe readable on white or black?
#9fbebe has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.58:1 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.