#9FB8C4

Color Details

HEX
#9FB8C4
RGB
rgb(159, 184, 196)
HSL
hsl(199, 24%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 6%, 0%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.13:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9fb8c4
Contrast 10.13:1 AAA
White on #9fb8c4
Contrast 2.07:1 Fail
#9fb8c4 on Black
Contrast 10.13:1 AAA
#9fb8c4 on White
Contrast 2.07:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b2c6d0
#c5d4dc
#d9e3e7
#7f939d
#5f6e76
#404a4e

Complement & Analogous

#c5aca0
#a0a7c5
#a0c5be

Triadic

#c5a0b9
#b9c5a0

Monochrome

#404a4e #5f6e76 #9fb8c4 #c5d4dc #d9e3e7 #ecf1f3

Analogous

#a0c5be #bdd6d2 #9fb8c4 #b3b9d1 #a0a7c5 #80869e

Complementary Mix

#5f6e76 #9fb8c4 #c5d4dc #c5aca0 #d9c9c1 #807068

Nearby Colors

#9fb8c3
#9fb8c5
#9fb8b4
#9fb8d4

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About #9FB8C4

#9FB8C4 converts to RGB(159, 184, 196) and HSL(199, 24%, 70%). 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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#9FB8C4 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9FB8C4?
RGB: 159, 184, 196. Copy as CSS: rgb(159, 184, 196)
Is #9FB8C4 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9FB8C4?
Complement: #c5aca0.
Does #9FB8C4 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.07:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.13:1 (AAA (normal text)).