#9FB8BE

Color Details

HEX
#9FB8BE
RGB
rgb(159, 184, 190)
HSL
hsl(192, 19%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 3%, 0%, 25%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.07:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9fb8be
Contrast 10.07:1 AAA
White on #9fb8be
Contrast 2.08:1 Fail
#9fb8be on Black
Contrast 10.07:1 AAA
#9fb8be on White
Contrast 2.08:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b2c6cb
#c5d4d8
#d9e3e5
#7f9398
#5f6e72
#404a4c

Complement & Analogous

#bda49e
#9ba6bf
#9bbfb5

Triadic

#bd9eb7
#b7bd9e

Monochrome

#404a4c #5f6e72 #9fb8be #c5d4d8 #d9e3e5 #ecf1f2

Analogous

#9bbfb5 #b9d2cb #9fb8be #afb8cc #9ba6bf #7c8599

Complementary Mix

#5f6e72 #9fb8be #c5d4d8 #bda49e #d4c4c0 #7b6b67

Nearby Colors

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About #9FB8BE

#9FB8BE converts to RGB(159, 184, 190) and HSL(192, 19%, 68%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9FB8BE FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9FB8BE?
RGB: 159, 184, 190. Copy as CSS: rgb(159, 184, 190)
Is #9FB8BE a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9FB8BE?
Complement: #bda49e.
Does #9FB8BE have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.08:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.07:1 (AAA (normal text)).