#9BBBEE
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#9BBBEE
Overview
#9BBBEE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 155, 187, 238, in HSL 216.9°, 70.9%, 77.1%, and in CMYK 34.9%, 21.4%, 0.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-R80B Light Lavender.
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Color Values
#9BBBEE
155, 187, 238
216.9, 70.9%, 77.1%
216.9, 34.9%, 93.3%
34.9%, 21.4%, 0.0%, 6.7%
0.7868 0.0811 259.6
Properties
Color Psychology
Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.
Design Usage
Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #9BBBEE;
color: #9BBBEE;
border-color: #9BBBEE;
Blue 300
#93C5FD
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.96:1
Text on black
10.74:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9BBBEE?
RGB(155, 187, 238) · HSL(216.9, 70.9%, 77.1%) · CMYK(34.9%, 21.4%, 0.0%, 6.7%)
Does #9BBBEE meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.96:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #9BBBEE?
Use 000000 text on a #9BBBEE background; contrast on black is 10.74:1.