#9EB3DC Color Information

Hex color code: #9EB3DC

#9EB3DC is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (158, 179, 220), and in HSL it is (220°, 47%, 74%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#9EB3DC

RGB

158, 179, 220

HSL

220°, 47%, 74%

CMYK

28%, 19%, 0%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9EB3DC;
background-color: #9EB3DC;
border-color: #9EB3DC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9EB3DC;
border: 2px solid #9EB3DC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9EB3DC]
text-[#9EB3DC]
border-[#9EB3DC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9EB3DC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9EB3DC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9EB3DC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9EB3DC; 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 #9EB3DC; background-color: #9EB3DC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9EB3DC20; border-left: 4px solid #9EB3DC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9EB3DC; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9EB3DC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

158, 179, 220

Red: 158 / Green: 179 / Blue: 220

HSL

220°, 47%, 74%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

28%, 19%, 0%, 14%

Cyan: 28% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 14%

What color is #9EB3DC?

#9EB3DC is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DCC79E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9EB3DC to RGB:

rgb(158, 179, 220)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9EB3DC to HSL:

hsl(220, 47%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9EB3DC to CMYK:

cmyk(28%, 19%, 0%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #9EB3DC has RGB (158, 179, 220) and HSL (220°, 47%, 74%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9EB3DC is #DCC79E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9ED1DC.

Use #9EB3DC in CSS: color: #9EB3DC or background-color: #9EB3DC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9EB3DC

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.94:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EB3DC?

#9EB3DC is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #9EB3DC?

#9EB3DC in RGB is (158, 179, 220) - 158 red, 179 green, and 220 blue.

How to use #9EB3DC in CSS?

Use #9EB3DC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9EB3DC?

#DCC79E (complementary), #9ED1DC (analogous), and #6586C8 (lighter shade) work well with #9EB3DC.