#9bb3bc - Blue Shell color

A soft, muted bluish-green with cool gray undertones, this color evokes seafoam and pale slate. It reads as calm and airy—subtle enough for broad wall surfaces yet distinct enough to add serene personality to textiles and cabinetry. Ideal for coastal, spa, or Scandinavian-inspired palettes, it pairs beautifully with warm woods, crisp whites, deep navy, or coral accents. The overall impression is soothing and sophisticated, lending tranquillity and understated modernity to interiors, branding, and product finishes.

color #9bb3bc

#9bb3bc color RGB value is 155, 179, 188, and the CMYK value is 0.176, 0.0479, 0.00, 0.263. Alternative names for that color are: blue shell, gray, darkgray, gull gray, cadet blue, violet, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
155, 179, 188
rgb(155, 179, 188)
CMYK
0.176, 0.0479, 0.00, 0.263
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sRGB
0.608, 0.702, 0.737
rgb(60.8% 70.2% 73.7%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.631, 0.696, 0.730
color(a98-rgb 0.631 0.696 0.73)
HCT
221, 16.2, 71.4
color(--hct 221 11.2% 71.4%)
HSL
196, 19.8, 67.3
hsl(196 19.8% 67.3%)
HSV
196, 17.6, 73.7
color(--hsv 196 17.6% 73.7%)
HWB
196, 60.8, 26.3
hwb(196 60.8% 26.3%)
Lab
71.3, -7.10, -7.53
lab(71.3 -7.1 -7.53)
P3
0.626, 0.699, 0.733
color(display-p3 0.626 0.699 0.733)
XYZ D50
0.389, 0.427, 0.407
color(xyz-d50 0.389 0.427 0.407)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#9bb3bc
RGB:155 179 188
HSL:196.36deg 19.76% 67.25%
HEX:#bca49b
RGB:188 164 155
HSL:16.36deg 19.76% 67.25%

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