#9ED3ED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9ED3ED?

RGB(158, 211, 237), HSL(199.7, 68.7%, 77.5%), CMYK(33.3%, 11.0%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #9ED3ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.62:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9ED3ED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 158, 211, 237, in HSL 199.7°, 68.7%, 77.5%, and in CMYK 33.3%, 11.0%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is lightskyblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#9ED3ED

RGB

158, 211, 237

HSL

199.7, 68.7%, 77.5%

HSV

199.7, 33.3%, 92.9%

CMYK

33.3%, 11.0%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.8389 0.0657 229.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightskyblue 2

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.