#9CB9DB Hex Code
Color Name: Pale Cerulean
What is hex #9CB9DB Color?
The color name of hex code #9CB9DB is Pale Cerulean. The RGB values are (156, 185, 219) which means it is composed of
28% red, 33% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:29 M:16 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9CB9DB has a hue of 212°, 29% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #9CB9DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Pale Cerulean |
| RGB Values | (156, 185, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (29%, 16%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (212°, 29%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #634624 [Dark Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 644 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #DBBE9C [Dark Vanilla] |
| #9CB9DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B4B4B4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D4D4D4 |
Hex #9CB9DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9CB9DB is #DBBE9C which is called Dark Vanilla. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9CB9DB color is offered by #DBBE9C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #9CB9DB are #9F9CDB and #9CD9DB, called Blue Bell and Crystal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9CB9DB with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #9CB9DB are #DB9F9C (Parrot Pink) and #D9DB9C (Medium Spring Bud). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#9CB9DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DB9CB9 (Kobi) and #B9DB9C (Granny Smith Apple) along with #9CB9DB, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #9CB9DB has #DB9CB9 (Kobi), #DBBE9C (Dark Vanilla) and #9CDBBE (Sea Foam Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #9CB9DB contains #DB9CD9 (Medium Lavender Magenta), #DBBE9C (Dark Vanilla) and #9CDB9F (Granny Smith Apple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #9CB9DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9CB9DB rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 9CB9DB Color
Tints
B0C7E2- BACEE6
- C4D5E9
- CEDCED
- D7E3F1
- E1EAF4
- EBF1F8
- F5F8FB
Tones
- 96AEC9
- 94A8C0
- 91A2B7
- 8E9DAE
- 8B97A4
- 88919B
- 868B92
- 838689
Shades
- 7D94AF
- 6D8299
- 5E6F83
- 4E5D6E
- 3E4A58
- 2F3842
- 1F252C
- 101316
#9CB9DB Color Patterns
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#9CB9DB Gingham Checks
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#9CB9DB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#9CB9DB Polka Dots Pattern
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#9CB9DB Honeycomb Pattern
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#9CB9DB Leaves Pattern
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#9CB9DB Houndstooth Pattern
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#9CB9DB Trellis Pattern
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#9CB9DB Plaid Pattern
#9CB9DB Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
