#9DBEBB

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

RGB(157, 190, 187), HSL(174.5, 20.2%, 68.0%), CMYK(17.4%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 25.5%).

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

2.0:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9DBEBB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 157, 190, 187, in HSL 174.5°, 20.2%, 68.0%, and in CMYK 17.4%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is lightcyan 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#9DBEBB

RGB

157, 190, 187

HSL

174.5, 20.2%, 68.0%

HSV

174.5, 17.4%, 74.5%

CMYK

17.4%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.7763 0.0358 189.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightcyan 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.