Chambray blue color

A soft, faded blue like the lightweight chambray fabric used in work shirts. It feels casual and relaxed and is popular in farmhouse decor and summer clothing.

Also known as: Chambray.

Chambray blue · #9EB4D3

About chambray blue

Chambray blue (#9EB4D3) is a cool, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the blues family. It mixes 158 red, 180 green and 211 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, farmhouse, casual.

Chambray blue shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Chambray blue color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Khaki

AnalogousClose to: Powder blue, Heather

TriadicClose to: Mauve pink, Celadon

Split complementaryClose to: Dusty rose, Vanilla

TetradicClose to: Mauve pink, Khaki, Celadon

Chambray blue color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Chambray blue

Analogous palette · Chambray blue

Complementary palette · Chambray blue

Triadic palette · Chambray blue

With neutrals palette · Chambray blue

With an accent palette · Chambray blue

Chambray blue contrast with text

White textContrast 2.1:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 9.9:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --chambray-blue: #9EB4D3;
  --chambray-blue-rgb: 158, 180, 211;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--chambray-blue); }
.text { color: var(--chambray-blue); }

Colors similar to chambray blue

Dusty blue Cadet gray Light purple Cool gray Blue gray Pastel blue Lavender gray Baby blue French gray Sky blue

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for chambray blue?

The hex code for chambray blue is #9EB4D3. In RGB it is rgb(158, 180, 211), in HSL hsl(215, 38%, 72%) and in CMYK 25, 15, 0, 17.

What is the complementary color of chambray blue?

Its complement on the color wheel is #D3BD9E, close to khaki. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on chambray blue?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.1:1, while with black it is 9.9:1.