#9CC9DA

#9CC9DA

Color Values

HEX

#9CC9DA

RGB

156, 201, 218

HSL

196.5, 45.6%, 73.3%

HSV

196.5, 28.4%, 85.5%

CMYK

28.4%, 7.8%, 0.0%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.8096 0.053 223.0

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: #9CC9DA;
color: #9CC9DA;
border-color: #9CC9DA;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 200 #BAE6FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

11.78:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9CC9DA?

RGB(156, 201, 218) · HSL(196.5, 45.6%, 73.3%) · CMYK(28.4%, 7.8%, 0.0%, 14.5%)

Does #9CC9DA meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.78:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9CC9DA?

Use 000000 text on a #9CC9DA background; contrast on black is 11.78:1.