#9dbcc7 - Evocative Blue color

This soft, muted blue-green reads as a pale aqua with cool gray undertones, evoking misty coastal waters and weathered seaside paint. It balances freshness and subtle sophistication, feeling calm and slightly vintage rather than bright or tropical. Versatile for interiors or graphics, it pairs beautifully with warm woods, deep navy, soft creams, or coral accents to create serene, spa-like palettes. The hue suggests clarity, understated elegance, and a soothing, restorative atmosphere.

color #9dbcc7

#9dbcc7 color RGB value is 157, 188, 199, and the CMYK value is 0.211, 0.0553, 0.00, 0.220. Alternative names for that color are: evocative blue, gray, lightsteelblue, tower gray, cadet blue, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
157, 188, 199
rgb(157, 188, 199)
CMYK
0.211, 0.0553, 0.00, 0.220
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sRGB
0.616, 0.737, 0.780
rgb(61.6% 73.7% 78%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.647, 0.732, 0.773
color(a98-rgb 0.647 0.732 0.773)
HCT
220, 19.4, 74.4
color(--hct 220 13.4% 74.4%)
HSL
196, 27.3, 69.8
hsl(196 27.3% 69.8%)
HSV
196, 21.1, 78.0
color(--hsv 196 21.1% 78%)
HWB
196, 61.6, 22.0
hwb(196 61.6% 22%)
Lab
74.2, -9.05, -9.25
lab(74.2 -9.05 -9.25)
P3
0.639, 0.734, 0.775
color(display-p3 0.639 0.734 0.775)
XYZ D50
0.422, 0.470, 0.461
color(xyz-d50 0.422 0.47 0.461)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#9dbcc7
RGB:157 188 199
HSL:195.71deg 27.27% 69.8%
HEX:#c7a89d
RGB:199 168 157
HSL:15.71deg 27.27% 69.8%

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