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Rock Blue

#96B5CF

Rock Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #96B5CF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 150, 181, 207 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 13%, 0%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rock Blue color values

HEX
#96B5CF
RGB
150, 181, 207
HSL
207°, 37%, 70%
CMYK
28, 13, 0, 19

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rock Blue sits at 207° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Rock Blue is rendered as rgb(150, 181, 207), where the blue channel is highest at 207, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Rock Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 13M 0Y 19K. The low-to-moderate black value (19%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (28%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Rock Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #96B5CF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 150, 181, 207;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#96B5CF',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 28%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 19%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(150, 181, 207)
rgba(150, 181, 207, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 207° on the color wheel

Cisco logo
Cisco
Pepsi logo
Pepsi
American Express logo
American Express
Dell logo
Dell

Frequently asked questions

What color is #96B5CF?
#96B5CF is Rock Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 150, 181, 207. It has a hue of 207°, 37% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #96B5CF?
The RGB color code for #96B5CF is rgb(150, 181, 207). This means it contains 150 red, 181 green, and 207 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rock Blue a warm or cool color?
Rock Blue (#96B5CF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #96B5CF in CSS?
You can use #96B5CF in CSS with: background-color: #96B5CF; or color: #96B5CF; or as an RGB value: rgb(150, 181, 207). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 13%, 0%, 19%.

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