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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99ABEB — Sky Blue
#99ABEB is a light saturated blue sitting at 227° 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.
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Tints and shades of #99ABEB
- f2f4fc
- cbd4f5
- a4b4ed
- 7d93e5
- 5673de
- 2e53d6
- 2342b2
- 1b348b
- 142564
- 0c163c
- 040815
Color schemes using #99ABEB
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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#99ABEB FAQ
What color is #99ABEB?
#99ABEB is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 67% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #99ABEB?
#99ABEB is rgb(153, 171, 235) in RGB, hsl(227, 67%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 27%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99ABEB?
White text on this background reaches 2.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.38:1.
What colors go well with #99ABEB?
Its direct complement is #EBD999. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBB099 and #D4EB99 gives you contrast without the vibration.