#96B6AD Color Information

Hex color code: #96B6AD

#96B6AD is a understated cyan color. In RGB it is (150, 182, 173), and in HSL it is (163°, 18%, 65%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#96B6AD

RGB

150, 182, 173

HSL

163°, 18%, 65%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 5%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #96B6AD;
background-color: #96B6AD;
border-color: #96B6AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #96B6AD;
border: 2px solid #96B6AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#96B6AD]
text-[#96B6AD]
border-[#96B6AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_96B6AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #96B6AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #96B6AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #96B6AD; 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 #96B6AD; background-color: #96B6AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #96B6AD20; border-left: 4px solid #96B6AD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #96B6AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #96B6AD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

150, 182, 173

Red: 150 / Green: 182 / Blue: 173

HSL

163°, 18%, 65%

Hue: 163° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 5%, 29%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 5% / Key: 29%

What color is #96B6AD?

#96B6AD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B6969F

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #96B6AD to RGB:

rgb(150, 182, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #96B6AD to HSL:

hsl(163, 18%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #96B6AD to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 0%, 5%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted cyan tone, #96B6AD has RGB (150, 182, 173) and HSL (163°, 18%, 65%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #96B6AD is #B6969F, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #96B69D.

Use #96B6AD in CSS: color: #96B6AD or background-color: #96B6AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #96B6AD

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.59:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96B6AD?

#96B6AD is a muted cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #96B6AD?

#96B6AD in RGB is (150, 182, 173) - 150 red, 182 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #96B6AD in CSS?

Use #96B6AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #96B6AD?

#B6969F (complementary), #96B69D (analogous), and #699689 (lighter shade) work well with #96B6AD.