#9bb8eb color: Honest
#9bb8eb is rgb(155, 184, 235) in RGB and oklch(77.937% 0.07992 261.557) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
- Light
- Soft
- Dusty
- Cool
- ≈ Baby blue
- indigo-300
- Black 8%
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About #9bb8eb
#9bb8eb is a dusty light blue color. In OKLCH it has 77.9% lightness, 0.08 chroma and a hue of 262°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.01:1 contrast and black text 10.45:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Honest (#9bb8e2). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-300.
Lighter: #9bb8eb mixed with white
Darker: #9bb8eb mixed with black
Calmer: #9bb8eb with less saturation
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Questions about #9bb8eb
What color is #9bb8eb?
#9bb8eb is dusty light blue. The closest named color is Honest. In RGB it is rgb(155, 184, 235), in HSL hsl(218.25, 66.67%, 76.47%) and in OKLCH oklch(77.937% 0.07992 261.557).
What colors go well with #9bb8eb?
The complementary color of #9bb8eb is #d1b37c. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #81c1e2 and #b7afe7. The triadic partners are #e6a3a1 and #9bc595.
Is white or black text more readable on #9bb8eb?
Black text reads better on #9bb8eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 and black gives 10.45:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9bb8eb a warm or cool color?
#9bb8eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 262 degrees, its lightness 77.9% and its chroma 0.08.