#9EBAEB Color Information

Hex color code: #9EBAEB

#9EBAEB is a airy blue color. In RGB it is (158, 186, 235), and in HSL it is (218°, 66%, 77%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#9EBAEB
RGB
158, 186, 235
HSL
218°, 66%, 77%
CMYK
33%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #9EBAEB;
background-color: #9EBAEB;
border-color: #9EBAEB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9EBAEB;
border: 2px solid #9EBAEB;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#9EBAEB]
text-[#9EBAEB]
border-[#9EBAEB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9EBAEB]

Generate Gradient

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #9EBAEB; 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 #9EBAEB; background-color: #9EBAEB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #9EBAEB20; border-left: 4px solid #9EBAEB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #9EBAEB; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

158, 186, 235

Red: 158 / Green: 186 / Blue: 235

HSL

218°, 66%, 77%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 66% / Lightness: 77%

CMYK

33%, 21%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #9EBAEB?

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

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9EBAEB to RGB:

rgb(158, 186, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9EBAEB to HSL:

hsl(218, 66%, 77%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9EBAEB to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 21%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A ethereal blue tone, #9EBAEB has RGB (158, 186, 235) and HSL (218°, 66%, 77%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9EBAEB is #EBCF9E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9EE1EB.

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

Contrast with #9EBAEB

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.68:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EBAEB?

#9EBAEB is a ethereal blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #9EBAEB?

#9EBAEB in RGB is (158, 186, 235) - 158 red, 186 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #9EBAEB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #9EBAEB?

#EBCF9E (complementary), #9EE1EB (analogous), and #5E8DDE (lighter shade) work well with #9EBAEB.