Rock Blue

Q: How do I use #9DB2C8 in CSS?

You can use #9DB2C8 in CSS with: background-color: #9DB2C8; or color: #9DB2C8; or as an RGB value: rgb(157, 178, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 11%, 0%, 22%.

#9DB2C8

Rock Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9DB2C8. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 157, 178, 200 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Rock Blue color values

HEX: #9DB2C8
RGB: 157, 178, 200
HSL: 211°, 28%, 70%
CMYK: 21, 11, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Rock Blue sits at 211° on the color wheel with 28% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 28% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Rock Blue is rendered as rgb(157, 178, 200), where the blue channel is highest at 200, though it sits close to the other channels. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Rock Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 21C 11M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (21%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Rock Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9DB2C8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 157, 178, 200;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9DB2C8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(157, 178, 200)
rgba(157, 178, 200, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 211° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9DB2C8?

#9DB2C8 is Rock Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 157, 178, 200. It has a hue of 211°, 28% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9DB2C8?

The RGB color code for #9DB2C8 is rgb(157, 178, 200). This means it contains 157 red, 178 green, and 200 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Rock Blue a warm or cool color?

Rock Blue (#9DB2C8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9DB2C8 in CSS?

You can use #9DB2C8 in CSS with: background-color: #9DB2C8; or color: #9DB2C8; or as an RGB value: rgb(157, 178, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 11%, 0%, 22%.