#a9b0b6 - Cistern color

This subdued, cool-grey blue carries a soft, muted presence with faint lavender undertones, suggesting a quiet, refined calm. It reads as a gentle neutral that can appear slightly warm or cool depending on surrounding colors. Think fog-shrouded mornings, vintage porcelain, and brushed steel; it lends understated elegance to interiors, textiles, and stationery. Pairs beautifully with warm woods, brass accents, crisp whites, and deeper charcoals. The overall effect is tranquil, sophisticated, and quietly modern—perfect for serene, contemplative spaces or subtle brand palettes.

color #a9b0b6

#a9b0b6 color RGB value is 169, 176, 182, and the CMYK value is 0.0714, 0.0330, 0.00, 0.286. Alternative names for that color are: cistern, gray, darkgray, bombay, cadet blue, violet, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
169, 176, 182
rgb(169, 176, 182)
CMYK
0.0714, 0.0330, 0.00, 0.286
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sRGB
0.663, 0.690, 0.714
rgb(66.3% 69% 71.4%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.665, 0.684, 0.707
color(a98-rgb 0.665 0.684 0.707)
HCT
235, 8.04, 71.5
color(--hct 235 5.55% 71.5%)
HSL
208, 8.18, 68.8
hsl(208 8.18% 68.8%)
HSV
208, 7.14, 71.4
color(--hsv 208 7.14% 71.4%)
HWB
208, 66.3, 28.6
hwb(208 66.3% 28.6%)
Lab
71.4, -1.66, -3.97
lab(71.4 -1.66 -3.97)
P3
0.668, 0.689, 0.711
color(display-p3 0.668 0.689 0.711)
XYZ D50
0.407, 0.428, 0.382
color(xyz-d50 0.407 0.428 0.382)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#a9b0b6
RGB:169 176 182
HSL:207.69deg 8.18% 68.82%
HEX:#b6afa9
RGB:182 175 169
HSL:27.69deg 8.18% 68.82%

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