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Malibu

#9BCEFD

Malibu is a cool light color with the hex code #9BCEFD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 155, 206, 253 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 19%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Malibu color values

HEX
#9BCEFD
RGB
155, 206, 253
HSL
209°, 96%, 80%
CMYK
39, 19, 0, 1

About this color

Malibu sits at 209° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Malibu is rendered as rgb(155, 206, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Malibu translates to a CMYK breakdown of 39C 19M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 39% cyan, 19% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Malibu

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9BCEFD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 155, 206, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9BCEFD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 39%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(155, 206, 253)
rgba(155, 206, 253, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9BCEFD?
#9BCEFD is Malibu, a cool light color with RGB values of 155, 206, 253. It has a hue of 209°, 96% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9BCEFD?
The RGB color code for #9BCEFD is rgb(155, 206, 253). This means it contains 155 red, 206 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Malibu a warm or cool color?
Malibu (#9BCEFD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9BCEFD in CSS?
You can use #9BCEFD in CSS with: background-color: #9BCEFD; or color: #9BCEFD; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 206, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 19%, 0%, 1%.