#9FBEEC Hex Color

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#9fbeec is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened, ashy quality suggests peace, trust, and reliability without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting background for healthcare, finance, or technology interfaces, though black text reads clearly while white text can lose definition. The hex code is #9fbeec.

Questions about #9fbeec

What is #9fbeec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fbeec is rgb(159, 190, 236), in HSL hsl(216, 67%, 77%) and in CMYK 33%, 19%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9fbeec?
#9fbeec pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted terracotta, and warm cream, which give its pale blue base stronger structure without overpowering its dusty finish, with charcoal for text, navy for hierarchy, and terracotta as a restrained accent.
Is #9fbeec readable on white or black?
#9fbeec has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.05:1 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.