Color swatch image showing #96DEC0 with RGB(150,222,192) values
Color swatch image showing #96DEC0 with RGB(150,222,192) values

#96DEC0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #96DEC0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#96DEC0 Color Information

#96DEC0 RGB value is (150, 222, 192). The hex color red value is 150, green is 222, and blue is 192. Its HSL format shows a hue of 155°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent, 13 percent.

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#96DEC0 Color Meaning

Color #96DEC0 projects tropical serenity, liquid clarity, and polished tranquility. #96DEC0 bright, greenish-cyan is reminiscent of shallow Caribbean waters, polished aquamarine, and swimming pools, suggesting a clean, refreshing, and accessible form of escape. Psychologically, color #96DEC0 is cooling and mentally refreshing, reducing stress with its association to vacation, clear water, and carefree leisure. #96DEC0 promotes feelings of physical well-being, playful relaxation, and optimistic openness. #96DEC0 color is inherently rejuvenating and friendly. Culturally, color #96DEC0 is iconic in retro 1950s design, resort wear, and anything with a vintage tropical or "tiki" aesthetic. Symbolically, #96DEC0 represents manufactured paradise, the commodification of relaxation, and joy that is bright, clean, and easily accessed. Therefore, color #96DEC0 acts as a direct visual link to mid-century optimism and the promise of leisure, offering a cheerful, stylized version of natural aquatic beauty.

Color Conversion

Convert #96DEC0 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#96DEC0
RGB
rgb(150, 222, 192)
HSL
hsl(155°, 52%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 0%, 14%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(155°, 32%, 87%)
XYZ
48.2134 62.5324 59.3980
Yxy
62.5324 0.2834 0.3675
Hunter Lab
79.0774 -8.2501 2.0253
CIE-Lab
83.1957 -28.8064 7.6088

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue192 / 255 (75%)
75%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#96DEC0 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#96DEC0 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #96DEC0 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#96DEC0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #96DEC0 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#96DEC0

protanopia

#b5b6c7

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #96DEC0;

Text Color

color: #96DEC0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #96DEC0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96DEC040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #96DEC0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #96DEC0 0%, #34a375 100%);

#96DEC0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #96DEC0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.