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#9EA7FA color code is #9EA7FA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9ea7fa.

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#9EA7FA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9EA7FA is 0.4181. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.24:1 against white and 9.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9EA7FA on white2.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9EA7FA on black9.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9EA7FA2.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9EA7FA9.36:1AAA

#9EA7FA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9EA7FA?+
The hex code for #9EA7FA is #9EA7FA. In RGB it's rgb(158, 167, 250), and in HSL it's hsl(234, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #9EA7FA?+
#9EA7FA in RGB is (158, 167, 250). Written in CSS: rgb(158, 167, 250).
What is the CMYK value of #9EA7FA?+
#9EA7FA converts to CMYK(37%, 33%, 0%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9EA7FA.
Is #9ea7fa a warm or cool color?+
#9EA7FA (#9EA7FA) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 234° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9ea7fa belong to?+
#9EA7FA belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 234°, 90%, 80% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #9ea7fa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9EA7FA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.24:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9ea7fa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9EA7FA (#9EA7FA) is 15-3920 Periwinkle, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9EA7FA in design

Practical guidance for using #9ea7fa (#9EA7FA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9EA7FA (#9EA7FA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9EA7FA (#9EA7FA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#9EA7FA flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#9EA7FA is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.