Color swatch image showing #9DA1BD with RGB(157,161,189) values

#9DA1BD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9DA1BD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9DA1BD Color Information

#9DA1BD RGB value is (157, 161, 189). The hex color red value is 157, green is 161, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 233°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 15 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#9DA1BD Color Meaning

Color #9DA1BD suggests pragmatic calm, atmospheric neutrality, and soft structuralism. Color #9DA1BD occupies the middle ground between cool blue and warm grey, resulting in a tone that feels both modern and timeless. Often used in urban infrastructure and minimalist interiors, color #9DA1BD supports functionality without emotional imposition. Environmental psychologists note that such mid-tone greys with blue undertones reduce perceived crowding in dense spaces—a key reason for its use in transit hubs and shared workspaces. From a branding perspective, color #9DA1BD communicates approachable professionalism. #9DA1BD lacks the coldness of charcoal and the sterility of silver, offering instead a humanized neutrality. Tech companies favor color #9DA1BD for dashboards and data visualization because #9DA1BD recedes visually, allowing data to take center stage. Unlike pure greys, its subtle blue bias activates mild alertness—ideal for interfaces requiring sustained focus without fatigue. Studies on screen readability confirm that backgrounds in #9DA1BD range improve long-duration task performance. Culturally, color #9DA1BD echoes overcast coastal skies and weathered concrete—materials shaped by time, not force. #9DA1BD symbolizes adaptive resilience: the ability to remain useful amid change. In spiritual design, color #9DA1BD represents the quiet mind, untroubled by extremes. #9DA1BD is not the color of revelation but of steady presence. Designers use color #9DA1BD when the goal is endurance, not excitement—making #9DA1BD a cornerstone of sustainable, user-centered color systems.

Color Conversion

Convert #9DA1BD 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
#9DA1BD
RGB
rgb(157, 161, 189)
HSL
hsl(233°, 20%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 15%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(233°, 17%, 74%)
XYZ
35.8348 36.3320 53.2682
Yxy
36.3320 0.2857 0.2896
Hunter Lab
60.2760 0.7298 -2.4356
CIE-Lab
66.7728 4.4300 -14.8797

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green161 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#9DA1BD 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

#9DA1BD 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 #9DA1BD 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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#9DA1BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9DA1BD 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

#9DA1BD

protanopia

#9f9fb6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9DA1BD;

Text Color

color: #9DA1BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9DA1BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9DA1BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9DA1BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9DA1BD 0%, #505578 100%);

#9DA1BD Color FAQs

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