#96A29E Color Information

Hex color code: #96A29E

#96A29E is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (150, 162, 158), and in HSL it is (160°, 6%, 61%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#96A29E

RGB

150, 162, 158

HSL

160°, 6%, 61%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 2%, 36%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #96A29E;
background-color: #96A29E;
border-color: #96A29E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #96A29E;
border: 2px solid #96A29E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#96A29E]
text-[#96A29E]
border-[#96A29E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_96A29E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #96A29E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #96A29E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #96A29E; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #96A29E; background-color: #96A29E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #96A29E20; border-left: 4px solid #96A29E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #96A29E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #96A29E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 162, 158

Red: 150 / Green: 162 / Blue: 158

HSL

160°, 6%, 61%

Hue: 160° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 2%, 36%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 2% / Key: 36%

What color is #96A29E?

#96A29E is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A2969A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #96A29E to RGB:

rgb(150, 162, 158)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #96A29E to HSL:

hsl(160, 6%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #96A29E to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 36%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #96A29E has RGB (150, 162, 158) and HSL (160°, 6%, 61%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #96A29E is #A2969A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96A298.

Use #96A29E in CSS: color: #96A29E or background-color: #96A29E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #96A29E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.96:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96A29E?

#96A29E is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #96A29E?

#96A29E in RGB is (150, 162, 158) - 150 red, 162 green, and 158 blue.

How to use #96A29E in CSS?

Use #96A29E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #96A29E?

#A2969A (complementary), #96A298 (analogous), and #6E7C78 (lighter shade) work well with #96A29E.