Information about #9CB4B0 color

#9CB4B0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9CB4B0 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 180, 176) (61.2% red, 70.6% green, 69% blue), or CMYK 9 / 0 / 2 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#9CB4B0 presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — one that floats near the light end of the scale. In practice it works well for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Unwind (#98B7AF). Nearby in the Register you will also find Conch (#A0B1AE) and Sorrento (#9AB0AC).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(156, 180, 176)), which gives #9CB4B0 its character. If you plan to put text on a #9CB4B0 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.2:1. #9CB4B0 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9CB4B0 color variations

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#9CB4B0 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #9CB4B0

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Unwind color link
Unwind

#98B7AF

Conch color link
Conch

#A0B1AE

Sorrento color link
Sorrento

#9AB0AC

Gull Grey color link
Gull Grey

#A4ADB0

Eskimo color link
Eskimo

#A2B4BA

Forecast color link
Forecast

#A2AAB1

Titans Grey color link
Titans Grey

#A5ACAF

Ashanti color link
Ashanti

#A6BBB3

Dusty Ash color link
Dusty Ash

#A4AEA8

Botticelli color link
Botticelli

#92ACB4

Shadow Green color link
Shadow Green

#9AC0B6

#9CB4B0 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9CB4B0
  • RGB156, 180, 176
  • CMYK9, 0, 2, 29
  • HSL170°, 14%, 66%
  • HSL Precise170°, 13.793%, 65.882%
  • HSV170°, 13%, 71%
  • HSB170°, 13%, 71%
  • HEX ID9CB4B0
  • DECIMAL ID10269872
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69%
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