#9AC0D9 Color Information
#9AC0D9 RGB value is (154, 192, 217). The hex color red value is 154, green is 192, and blue is 217. Its HSL format shows a hue of 204°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of73 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 15percent.
#9AC0D9 Color Meaning
Color #9AC0D9 offers soft institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and inclusive serenity. #9AC0D9 lighter variant of color #9AC0D9 leans closer to periwinkle, carrying more white and a whisper of lavender. #9AC0D9 evokes coastal mist, morning fog over water, and institutional linens—calm without coldness. In healthcare and education design, color #9AC0D9 reduces perceived anxiety in waiting areas and classrooms by lowering visual contrast without inducing drowsiness. Unlike stark whites or clinical greys, #9AC0D9 retains emotional warmth through its subtle blue base. In branding, color #9AC0D9 signals gentleness with structure. #9AC0D9 appears in mental health platforms, childcare services, and university sub-brands where approachability is key. Digital performance is strong: #9AC0D9 offers sufficient contrast against dark text for readability while remaining soothing in large fields. Print consistency is high, though designers often specify coated stock to preserve its delicate luminance. Consumer research shows that products in #9AC0D9 tone are rated as more empathetic and listener-oriented—ideal for service-based industries. Culturally, color #9AC0D9 reflects care that listens before acting. #9AC0D9 is not the color of leadership but of support. In spiritual contexts, #9AC0D9 mirrors the third eye’s receptive mode: wisdom gathered through patience. Designers use color #9AC0D9 when they want to humanize systems. Its strength lies in its softness—a quiet presence that makes others feel seen.
Color Conversion
Convert #9AC0D9 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.
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Color Variations
#9AC0D9 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
#9AC0D9 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 #9AC0D9 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #9AC0D9 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#9AC0D9 Color FAQs
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