#9CB5BF
Muted Blue
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About #9CB5BF Muted Blue
#9CB5BF is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 156 red, 181 green, and 191 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 197°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 68%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #9CB5BF in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
197°
Hue
21%
Saturation
68%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9CB5BF based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9CB5BF against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9CB5BF on White
Contrast Ratio2.15:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#9CB5BF on Black
Contrast Ratio9.78:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9CB5BF across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9CB5BF |
| RGB | rgb(156, 181, 191) |
| HSL | hsl(197, 21%, 68%) |
| RGB Decimal | 156, 181, 191 |
| RGB Percent | 61.2%, 71.0%, 74.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 5%, 0%, 25% |
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