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Rock Blue

#9CB9DE

Rock Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9CB9DE. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 185, 222 in digital design or CMYK 30%, 17%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rock Blue color values

HEX
#9CB9DE
RGB
156, 185, 222
HSL
214°, 50%, 74%
CMYK
30, 17, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rock Blue sits at 214° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 74% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Rock Blue is rendered as rgb(156, 185, 222), where the blue channel is highest at 222, 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 30C 17M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (30%), 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: #9CB9DE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 185, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9CB9DE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 30%
M: 17%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(156, 185, 222)
rgba(156, 185, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 214° on the color wheel

Ford logo
Ford
BMW logo
BMW
Goldman Sachs logo
Goldman Sachs
Meta logo
Meta

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9CB9DE?
#9CB9DE is Rock Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 156, 185, 222. It has a hue of 214°, 50% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9CB9DE?
The RGB color code for #9CB9DE is rgb(156, 185, 222). This means it contains 156 red, 185 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Rock Blue a warm or cool color?
Rock Blue (#9CB9DE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9CB9DE in CSS?
You can use #9CB9DE in CSS with: background-color: #9CB9DE; or color: #9CB9DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 185, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 30%, 17%, 0%, 13%.

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