#9FBEC8 Hex Color
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#9fbec8 is a dusty sky blue with a clear gray undertone, so it reads muted instead of fresh. That low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone: think UI backgrounds, secondary panels, or app chrome that shouldn’t compete with brighter accents. It flatters warm coral and deep navy, though it can wash out beside plain white. Black text on this hex code hits about 10.7:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #9fbec8
What is #9fbec8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fbec8 is rgb(159, 190, 200), in HSL hsl(195, 27%, 70%) and in CMYK 21%, 5%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9fbec8?
Warm accents like terracotta or coral bring out its cyan base, while deep navy gives it weight in a palette. Skip pale pastels next to it, since they can make it look flat.
Is #9fbec8 readable on white or black?
#9fbec8 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.67:1 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.