#9cb3b5 - Powder Mill color

A cool, muted blue-green with soft gray undertones, this gentle teal reads as refined sea-glass or weathered slate. It conveys calm sophistication rather than vibrancy, making it ideal for serene interiors, bathrooms, textiles, and cabinetry. The tone pairs beautifully with warm wood, crisp white, deep navy, or brass accents to balance its quiet coolness. It suits coastal, Scandinavian, and spa-like palettes, offering subtle versatility that feels modern yet comfortably understated.

color #9cb3b5

#9cb3b5 color RGB value is 156, 179, 181, and the CMYK value is 0.138, 0.0110, 0.00, 0.290. Alternative names for that color are: powder mill, gray, darkgray, tower gray, cadet blue, violet, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
156, 179, 181
rgb(156, 179, 181)
CMYK
0.138, 0.0110, 0.00, 0.290
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sRGB
0.612, 0.702, 0.710
rgb(61.2% 70.2% 71%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.633, 0.696, 0.704
color(a98-rgb 0.633 0.696 0.704)
HCT
204, 14.5, 71.3
color(--hct 204 9.97% 71.3%)
HSL
185, 14.5, 66.1
hsl(185 14.5% 66.1%)
HSV
185, 13.8, 71.0
color(--hsv 185 13.8% 71%)
HWB
185, 61.2, 29.0
hwb(185 61.2% 29%)
Lab
71.2, -7.89, -3.84
lab(71.2 -7.89 -3.84)
P3
0.629, 0.699, 0.708
color(display-p3 0.629 0.699 0.708)
XYZ D50
0.385, 0.425, 0.378
color(xyz-d50 0.385 0.425 0.378)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#9cb3b5
RGB:156 179 181
HSL:184.8deg 14.45% 66.08%
HEX:#b59e9c
RGB:181 158 156
HSL:4.8deg 14.45% 66.08%

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