Grayish Cyan

The color #9CB5B2 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 181, 178 and HSL values of 173°, 14%, 66%.

Color Values for #9CB5B2

Below are the different color format representations for #9CB5B2. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9CB5B2
RGB:
rgb(156,181,178) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(173,14%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 0%, 2%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9CB5B2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9CB5B2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 71%
Blue: 69.8%

Contrast Analysis for #9CB5B2

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #9CB5B2

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9CB5B2

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #9CB5B2

The complementary color for #9CB5B2 is #B49C9F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9CB5B2

The analogous colors for #9CB5B2 are #9CB4A5 and #9CABB4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9CB5B2

The triadic colors for #9CB5B2 are #B29CB4 and #B4B29C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9CB5B2

These are the darker variations of #9CB5B2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D918E and #5E6D6B. This progression shows how #9CB5B2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9CB5B2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0C4C1 and #C4D3D1. This progression shows how #9CB5B2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9CB5B2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9CB5B2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9CB5B2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9CB5B2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9CB5B2 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 156, 181, 178 and HSL values of 173°, 14%, 66%.

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