Information about #9CB6E3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9CB6E3 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(156, 182, 227) (61.2% red, 71.4% green, 89% blue), or CMYK 28 / 18 / 0 / 11 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#9CB6E3 presents itself as a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure — one that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Oxymoron (#9CBFE3). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bright Pastel Blue (#9BBEED) and Pale Cerulean (#9BC4E2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(156, 182, 227)), which gives #9CB6E3 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9CB6E3: 10.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for white. #9CB6E3 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9CB6E3 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#9CB6E3 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#9CB6E3 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#9CB6E3 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#9CB6E3 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#9CB6E3 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #9CB6E3

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

Oxymoron color link
Oxymoron

#9CBFE3

Bright Pastel Blue color link
Bright Pastel Blue

#9BBEED

Pale Cerulean color link
Pale Cerulean

#9BC4E2

Mooni Blue color link
Mooni Blue

#95B5D6

Light Grey Blue color link
Light Grey Blue

#9DBCD4

Perano color link
Perano

#ACB9E8

Light Azure color link
Light Azure

#8BB9E7

Comfort Zone color link
Comfort Zone

#A2B9D2

Time Out color link
Time Out

#AAC2E3

Maximum Blue Purple color link
Maximum Blue Purple

#ACACE6

Bauhaus color link
Bauhaus

#A9AED5

Relax color link
Relax

#99AED0

#9CB6E3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9CB6E3
  • RGB156, 182, 227
  • CMYK28, 18, 0, 11
  • HSL218°, 56%, 75%
  • HSL Precise218.028°, 55.906%, 75.098%
  • HSV218°, 31%, 89%
  • HSB218°, 31%, 89%
  • HEX ID9CB6E3
  • DECIMAL ID10270435
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB71.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB89%
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