#9bb8ec color: Honest
#9bb8ec is rgb(155, 184, 236) in RGB and oklch(77.978% 0.08124 261.921) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Baby blue
- indigo-300
- Black 7%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #9bb8ec
#9bb8ec is a soft light blue color. In OKLCH it has 78% lightness, 0.081 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 10.46:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Honest (#9bb8e2). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-300.
Lighter: #9bb8ec mixed with white
Darker: #9bb8ec mixed with black
Calmer: #9bb8ec with less saturation
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What color is #9bb8ec?
#9bb8ec is soft light blue. The closest named color is Honest. In RGB it is rgb(155, 184, 236), in HSL hsl(218.52, 68.07%, 76.67%) and in OKLCH oklch(77.978% 0.08124 261.921).
What colors go well with #9bb8ec?
The complementary color of #9bb8ec is #d1b37b. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #81c1e3 and #b8aee8. The triadic partners are #e7a3a0 and #9ac595.
Is white or black text more readable on #9bb8ec?
Black text reads better on #9bb8ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 and black gives 10.46:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9bb8ec a warm or cool color?
#9bb8ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 262 degrees, its lightness 78% and its chroma 0.081.