Color swatch image showing #9BDDFD with RGB(155,221,253) values

#9BDDFD Color Meaning and Information

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

#9BDDFD Color Information

#9BDDFD RGB value is (155, 221, 253). The hex color red value is 155, green is 221, and blue is 253. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

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#9BDDFD Color Meaning

Color #9BDDFD radiates accessible optimism, institutional friendliness, and democratic clarity. Color #9BDDFD is a bright, slightly green-leaning azure associated with Columbia University but widely adopted for its approachable brightness. Unlike royal blue, #9BDDFD avoids formality; unlike sky blue, #9BDDFD retains enough saturation to feel intentional. In educational and civic design, #9BDDFD hue signals openness without naivety—common in public school branding, municipal websites, and community health platforms. Psychological research shows #9BDDFD increases perceived transparency and approachability in institutional contexts. Functionally, color #9BDDFD excels as a primary or accent in digital interfaces. #9BDDFD offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets WCAG AA standards for large text. #9BDDFD’s widely used in edtech, nonprofit dashboards, and youth programs where engagement must feel light but not frivolous. Print reproduction is consistent across coated stocks, though #9BDDFD requires bright white paper to preserve luminance. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using color #9BDDFD versus cooler pastels. Symbolically, color #9BDDFD represents community that includes. #9BDDFD is not the blue of elite institutions but of shared learning. In cultural contexts, #9BDDFD appears in public library campaigns, voter engagement, and civic tech as a symbol of access as equity. Spiritually, #9BDDFD aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites. Designers use color #9BDDFD when they want to signal optimism with structure. Its clarity is kind.

Color Conversion

Convert #9BDDFD 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
#9BDDFD
RGB
rgb(155, 221, 253)
HSL
hsl(200°, 96%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 13%, 0%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(200°, 39%, 99%)
XYZ
57.1036 65.7733 102.6143
Yxy
65.7733 0.2532 0.2917
Hunter Lab
81.1007 -4.0806 -7.4101
CIE-Lab
84.8807 -12.9282 -22.1536

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red155 / 255 (61%)
61%
Green221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue253 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#9BDDFD 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

#9BDDFD 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 #9BDDFD 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+)

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9BDDFD 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

#9BDDFD

protanopia

#b8b8f5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9BDDFD;

Text Color

color: #9BDDFD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9BDDFD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9BDDFD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9BDDFD 0%, #059be5 100%);

#9BDDFD Color FAQs

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