Color swatch image showing #96DEE1 with RGB(150,222,225) values
Color swatch image showing #96DEE1 with RGB(150,222,225) values

#96DEE1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #96DEE1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#96DEE1 Color Information

#96DEE1 RGB value is (150, 222, 225). The hex color red value is 150, green is 222, and blue is 225. Its HSL format shows a hue of 182°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent.

#96DEE1 color swatch
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#96DEE1 Color Meaning

Color #96DEE1 evokes tranquil renewal, clean freshness, and cautious hope. #96DEE1 soft cyan mimics bird's egg. Color #96DEE1 promotes clarity. Psychologically, color #96DEE1 is calming and uplifting. #96DEE1 offers fresh start. Culturally, color #96DEE1 synonymous with Tiffany boxes. Symbolically, #96DEE1 represents protected potential.

Color Conversion

Convert #96DEE1 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
#96DEE1
RGB
rgb(150, 222, 225)
HSL
hsl(182°, 56%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(33%, 1%, 0%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(182°, 33%, 88%)
XYZ
52.2896 64.1628 80.8629
Yxy
64.1628 0.2650 0.3252
Hunter Lab
80.1017 -6.4754 -2.5973
CIE-Lab
84.0505 -21.5556 -8.6164

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue225 / 255 (88%)
88%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#96DEE1 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

#96DEE1 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 #96DEE1 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.

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#96DEE1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #96DEE1 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

#96DEE1

protanopia

#b5b6e0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #96DEE1;

Text Color

color: #96DEE1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #96DEE1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96DEE140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #96DEE1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #96DEE1 0%, #30a6aa 100%);

#96DEE1 Color FAQs

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