When the Young Candle from Filtering

#9cc3d8 RGB(156,195,216)

About this color

When the Young Candle from Filtering is rendered by screens as RGB(156, 195, 216) — a light, moderate blue hue.

#9cc3d8RGB(156, 195, 216)

HSL 201° · 43% saturation · 73% lightness

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Psychology

Light blues feel spacious, calm, and refreshing — evoking open sky, clean air, and clarity of thought.

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History

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In design practice, this light shade works best as backgrounds, cards, and large surface areas where readability of dark text is the priority. It recedes quietly, allowing content to take the lead.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Young Candle from Filtering
HEX
#9cc3d8
RGB
rgb(156,195,216)
RGB%
rgb(61.2%,76.5%,84.7%)
HSL
hsl(201,43%,73%)
HSV
hsv(201,28%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,10,0,15)
LAB
lab(77,-8,-15)
LCH
lch(77,17,242)
sRGB
(0.612,0.765,0.847)
HEX8
#9cc3d8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
156195216

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Color info

Lightness
73%
Saturation
43%
Hue
201°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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