#9cb7eb color: Honest
#9cb7eb is rgb(156, 183, 235) in RGB and oklch(77.796% 0.08046 263.257) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Baby blue
- indigo-300
- Black 8%
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About #9cb7eb
#9cb7eb is a soft light blue color. In OKLCH it has 77.8% lightness, 0.08 chroma and a hue of 263°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.02:1 contrast and black text 10.39:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Honest (#9bb8e2). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-300.
Lighter: #9cb7eb mixed with white
Darker: #9cb7eb mixed with black
Calmer: #9cb7eb with less saturation
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Questions about #9cb7eb
What color is #9cb7eb?
#9cb7eb is soft light blue. The closest named color is Honest. In RGB it is rgb(156, 183, 235), in HSL hsl(219.49, 66.39%, 76.67%) and in OKLCH oklch(77.796% 0.08046 263.257).
What colors go well with #9cb7eb?
The complementary color of #9cb7eb is #d0b37b. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #82c0e2 and #b8ade6. The triadic partners are #e6a39e and #98c596.
Is white or black text more readable on #9cb7eb?
Black text reads better on #9cb7eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 and black gives 10.39:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9cb7eb a warm or cool color?
#9cb7eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 263 degrees, its lightness 77.8% and its chroma 0.08.