#9DB4AE Color Information

Hex color code: #9DB4AE

The hex color #9DB4AE is a muted cyan with RGB values of (157, 180, 174) and HSL of (164°, 13%, 66%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#9DB4AE

RGB

157, 180, 174

HSL

164°, 13%, 66%

CMYK

13%, 0%, 3%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9DB4AE;
background-color: #9DB4AE;
border-color: #9DB4AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9DB4AE;
border: 2px solid #9DB4AE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9DB4AE]
text-[#9DB4AE]
border-[#9DB4AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9DB4AE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9DB4AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9DB4AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9DB4AE; 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 #9DB4AE; background-color: #9DB4AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9DB4AE20; border-left: 4px solid #9DB4AE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9DB4AE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9DB4AE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

157, 180, 174

Red: 157 / Green: 180 / Blue: 174

HSL

164°, 13%, 66%

Hue: 164° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

13%, 0%, 3%, 29%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 29%

What color is #9DB4AE?

#9DB4AE is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B49DA3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9DB4AE to RGB:

rgb(157, 180, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9DB4AE to HSL:

hsl(164, 13%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9DB4AE to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted cyan tone, #9DB4AE has RGB (157, 180, 174) and HSL (164°, 13%, 66%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9DB4AE is #B49DA3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9DB4A2.

Use #9DB4AE in CSS: color: #9DB4AE or background-color: #9DB4AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9DB4AE

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.57:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DB4AE?

#9DB4AE is a muted cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #9DB4AE?

#9DB4AE in RGB is (157, 180, 174) - 157 red, 180 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #9DB4AE in CSS?

Use #9DB4AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9DB4AE?

#B49DA3 (complementary), #9DB4A2 (analogous), and #72928A (lighter shade) work well with #9DB4AE.