#9FBFB8 Hex Color
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Soft and gray-muted, #9fbfb8 is a dusty teal with low saturation and a light, airy finish. Its restrained color brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy, since white can wash it out. The hex code #9fbfb8 supports readable black body text.
Questions about #9fbfb8
What is #9fbfb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9fbfb8 is rgb(159, 191, 184), in HSL hsl(167, 20%, 69%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 4%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9fbfb8?
Pair #9fbfb8 with charcoal or deep navy for grounded contrast, or add muted terracotta and warm wood tones to balance its cool, gray-muted teal character without overwhelming its airy feel. White may reduce its definition, so use it selectively.
Is #9fbfb8 warm or cool?
It reads as a cool, gray-muted dusty teal because its blue-green hue is softened by low saturation, giving designs a calm, airy mood rather than the energy of bright, highly saturated teal. It works well as a softer supporting tone.
Is #9fbfb8 readable on white or black?
#9fbfb8 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.