#96B0AD Color Information

Hex color code: #96B0AD

#96B0AD is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (150, 176, 173), and in HSL it is (173°, 14%, 64%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#96B0AD

RGB

150, 176, 173

HSL

173°, 14%, 64%

CMYK

15%, 0%, 2%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #96B0AD;
background-color: #96B0AD;
border-color: #96B0AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #96B0AD;
border: 2px solid #96B0AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#96B0AD]
text-[#96B0AD]
border-[#96B0AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_96B0AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #96B0AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #96B0AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #96B0AD; 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 #96B0AD; background-color: #96B0AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #96B0AD20; border-left: 4px solid #96B0AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #96B0AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #96B0AD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 176, 173

Red: 150 / Green: 176 / Blue: 173

HSL

173°, 14%, 64%

Hue: 173° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

15%, 0%, 2%, 31%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 2% / Key: 31%

What color is #96B0AD?

#96B0AD is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B09699

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #96B0AD to RGB:

rgb(150, 176, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #96B0AD to HSL:

hsl(173, 14%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #96B0AD to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 0%, 2%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#96B0AD is a subtle cyan color with RGB values of 150, 176, 173 and HSL of 173°, 14%, 64%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #96B0AD is #B09699, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96B0A0.

Use #96B0AD in CSS: color: #96B0AD or background-color: #96B0AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #96B0AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.11:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96B0AD?

#96B0AD is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #96B0AD?

#96B0AD in RGB is (150, 176, 173) - 150 red, 176 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #96B0AD in CSS?

Use #96B0AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #96B0AD?

#B09699 (complementary), #96B0A0 (analogous), and #6B8E8A (lighter shade) work well with #96B0AD.