Closest to Light Steel Blue
#9DBCD4
Color conversions
Reference values for common CSS, design, and accessibility formats.
| Format | Value | Preview | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | 9DBCD4 | ||
| HEX with # | #9DBCD4 | ||
| RGB | rgb(157, 188, 212) | ||
| RGBA | rgba(157, 188, 212, 1) | ||
| HSL | hsl(206.18 39.01% 72.35%) | ||
| HSLA | hsla(206.18, 39.01%, 72.35%, 1) | ||
| HSV | hsv(206.18, 25.94%, 83.14%) | ||
| CMYK | cmyk(25.94%, 11.32%, 0%, 16.86%) | ||
| OKLCH | oklch(78.03% 0.0481 241.53) |
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Split-complementary
Try this combo as a gradientUse this color in CSS
--color: #9DBCD4;
bg-[#9dbcd4]
Accessibility quick-check
White text
1.99:1
Decorative only
Black text
10.58:1
AAA normal
Reference notes
Light Steel Blue is the nearest readable name for #9DBCD4, a soft blue with bright value. Its RGB value is 157, 188, 212, while the HSL reading places it around 206 degrees of hue, 39% saturation, and 72% lightness. Its cool temperature makes it easier to place in a palette: warm colors tend to move forward, cool colors tend to recede, and neutral colors depend more heavily on surrounding contrast. For interface work, start with the accessibility table before assigning this color to text, icons, or interactive states; perceived brightness can differ from the raw hex value. Pairing suggestions on this page are generated from hue relationships, so they work as starting points rather than fixed brand or accessibility recommendations. For palette building, start with one strong relationship from the pairing section, then adjust lightness until the hierarchy remains readable at small sizes. It works best in backgrounds, supporting UI surfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained visual systems. For stronger contrast, compare it with black and white text and then choose pairings from complementary or split-complementary suggestions.