#9BB6BC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9BB6BC?

RGB(155, 182, 188), HSL(190.9, 19.8%, 67.3%), CMYK(17.6%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #9BB6BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.14:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9BB6BC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 155, 182, 188, in HSL 190.9°, 19.8%, 67.3%, and in CMYK 17.6%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is lightblue 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#9BB6BC

RGB

155, 182, 188

HSL

190.9, 19.8%, 67.3%

HSV

190.9, 17.6%, 73.7%

CMYK

17.6%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.7579 0.0308 212.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 3

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.