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Cool Gray Blue
Cool Gray Blue
#9BA3ADClick to copy
Cool Gray Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(155, 163, 173)Copy
HSLhsl(213, 10%, 64%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(213, 10%, 68%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(10%, 6%, 0%, 32%)Copy
Cool Gray Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#9BA3AD
Click to copy#ADA59B
Click to copyAnalogous
#9BACAD
Click to copy#9C9BAD
Click to copySplit Complementary
#AD9C9B
Click to copy#ACAD9B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9BA3AD
Click to copy#D7D7D7
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#66707C
Click to copy#383D44
Click to copy#0A0B0C
Click to copyCool Gray Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.55 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.24 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.34 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.96 : 1
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Cool Gray Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Cool Gray Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Cool Gray Blue (HEX #9BA3AD) has the RGB value rgb(155, 163, 173), the HSL value hsl(213°, 10%, 64%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(10%, 6%, 0%, 32%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cool Gray Blue is #ADA59B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9BACAD and #9C9BAD that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#AD9C9B, #ACAD9B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cool Gray Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cool Gray Blue has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 against white and 8.24:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Cool Gray Blue has a lightness of 64% and a saturation of 10%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A cooler, heavier gray-blue with a strong crisp feel, suited to modern minimalist spaces and appliances.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Cool Gray Blue tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Cool Gray Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Cool Gray Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
