Color swatch image showing #9AC0D0 with RGB(154,192,208) values

#9AC0D0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9AC0D0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9AC0D0 Color Information

#9AC0D0 RGB value is (154, 192, 208). The hex color red value is 154, green is 192, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 8 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent.

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#9AC0D0 Color Meaning

Color #9AC0D0 signifies composed calm, subtle clarity, and reflective serenity. Its muted blue-cyan tone evokes quiet waters and soft skies. Psychologically, color #9AC0D0 promotes focus, mental clarity, and emotional balance. In design, color #9AC0D0 works well in soothing palettes, professional layouts, or backgrounds that require understated elegance. Symbolically, #9AC0D0 represents tranquility, clarity, and subtle sophistication. Spiritually, color #9AC0D0 fosters mindfulness, reflective awareness, and inner calm. Across cultures, #9AC0D0 resonates with peaceful landscapes, serene environments, and clarity of thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #9AC0D0 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
#9AC0D0
RGB
rgb(154, 192, 208)
HSL
hsl(198°, 36%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 8%, 0%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(198°, 26%, 82%)
XYZ
43.5612 49.1234 66.8603
Yxy
49.1234 0.2730 0.3079
Hunter Lab
70.0881 -2.0390 -2.7628
CIE-Lab
75.5280 -9.0177 -12.1868

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue208 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#9AC0D0 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

#9AC0D0 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 #9AC0D0 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9AC0D0 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

#9AC0D0

protanopia

#aaabcc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9AC0D0;

Text Color

color: #9AC0D0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9AC0D0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9AC0D040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9AC0D0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9AC0D0 0%, #43788e 100%);

#9AC0D0 Color FAQs

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