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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#09BBC8 — Cyan
#09BBC8 is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 184° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#09bbc8
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Tints and shades of #09BBC8
- f0fdfe
- c4f8fc
- 97f3fa
- 6aeff8
- 3deaf6
- 10e5f4
- 0abfcc
- 07959f
- 056b72
- 034145
- 011718
Color schemes using #09BBC8
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#09BBC8 FAQ
What color is #09BBC8?
#09BBC8 is a shade of cyan in the teal family. It has a hue of 184 degrees, 91% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #09BBC8?
#09BBC8 is rgb(9, 187, 200) in RGB, hsl(184, 91%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(96%, 7%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #09BBC8?
White text on this background reaches 2.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.95:1.
What colors go well with #09BBC8?
Its direct complement is #C81609. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8095C and #C87509 gives you contrast without the vibration.