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#9FA2EF color code is #9FA2EF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9fa2ef.

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#9FA2EF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9FA2EF is 0.3944. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.36:1 against white and 8.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9FA2EF on white2.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9FA2EF on black8.89:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9FA2EF2.36:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9FA2EF8.89:1AAA

#9FA2EF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9FA2EF?+
The hex code for #9FA2EF is #9FA2EF. In RGB it's rgb(159, 162, 239), and in HSL it's hsl(238, 71%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #9FA2EF?+
#9FA2EF in RGB is (159, 162, 239). Written in CSS: rgb(159, 162, 239).
What is the CMYK value of #9FA2EF?+
#9FA2EF converts to CMYK(33%, 32%, 0%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9FA2EF.
Is #9fa2ef a warm or cool color?+
#9FA2EF (#9FA2EF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 238° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9fa2ef belong to?+
#9FA2EF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 238°, 71%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #9fa2ef accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9FA2EF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.36:1 — 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 #9fa2ef?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9FA2EF (#9FA2EF) is 271 C Pantone 271 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9FA2EF in design

Practical guidance for using #9fa2ef (#9FA2EF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9FA2EF (#9FA2EF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9FA2EF (#9FA2EF) 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

#9FA2EF 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

#9FA2EF 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.