Portage is a
cool light color with the hex code #9EB4FA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
158, 180, 250 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 28%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Portage
#9EB4FA
Portage color values
- HEX
- #9EB4FA
- RGB
- 158, 180, 250
- HSL
- 226°, 90%, 80%
- CMYK
- 37, 28, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Portage sits at 226° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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, Portage is rendered as rgb(158, 180, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Portage translates to a CMYK breakdown of 37C 28M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 37% cyan, 28% 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Portage
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #9EB4FA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 158, 180, 250;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#9EB4FA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 37%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(158, 180, 250)
rgba(158, 180, 250, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #9EB4FA?
#9EB4FA is Portage, a cool light color with RGB values of 158, 180, 250. It has a hue of 226°, 90%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #9EB4FA?
The RGB color code for #9EB4FA is rgb(158, 180, 250). This means it contains 158 red,
180 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Portage a warm or cool color?
Portage (#9EB4FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9EB4FA in CSS?
You can use #9EB4FA in CSS with:
background-color: #9EB4FA; or color: #9EB4FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 180, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 28%, 0%, 2%.