#9EACF0 Color Information

Hex color code: #9EACF0

A airy blue shade, #9EACF0 appears as (158, 172, 240) in RGB and (230°, 73%, 78%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#9EACF0
RGB
158, 172, 240
HSL
230°, 73%, 78%
CMYK
34%, 28%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #9EACF0;
background-color: #9EACF0;
border-color: #9EACF0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9EACF0;
border: 2px solid #9EACF0;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#9EACF0]
text-[#9EACF0]
border-[#9EACF0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9EACF0]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9EACF0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9EACF0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #9EACF0; 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 #9EACF0; background-color: #9EACF015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #9EACF020; border-left: 4px solid #9EACF0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9EACF0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9EACF0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

158, 172, 240

Red: 158 / Green: 172 / Blue: 240

HSL

230°, 73%, 78%

Hue: 230° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 78%

CMYK

34%, 28%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 34% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #9EACF0?

#9EACF0 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9EACF0 to RGB:

rgb(158, 172, 240)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9EACF0 to HSL:

hsl(230, 73%, 78%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9EACF0 to CMYK:

cmyk(34%, 28%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#9EACF0 is a airy blue color with RGB values of 158, 172, 240 and HSL of 230°, 73%, 78%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9EACF0 is #F0E29E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9ED5F0.

Use #9EACF0 in CSS: color: #9EACF0 or background-color: #9EACF0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9EACF0

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.61:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EACF0?

#9EACF0 is a airy blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #9EACF0?

#9EACF0 in RGB is (158, 172, 240) - 158 red, 172 green, and 240 blue.

How to use #9EACF0 in CSS?

Use #9EACF0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9EACF0?

#F0E29E (complementary), #9ED5F0 (analogous), and #5C73E6 (lighter shade) work well with #9EACF0.