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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99AECC — Ash
#99AECC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 215° 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 #99AECC
- f5f7fa
- d6deea
- b6c5da
- 97adcb
- 7894bb
- 597bab
- 47658e
- 384f6f
- 28384f
- 182230
- 090c11
Color schemes using #99AECC
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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#99AECC FAQ
What color is #99AECC?
#99AECC is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 215 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #99AECC?
#99AECC is rgb(153, 174, 204) in RGB, hsl(215, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 15%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99AECC?
White text on this background reaches 2.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.28:1.
What colors go well with #99AECC?
Its direct complement is #CCB799. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC9D99 and #C8CC99 gives you contrast without the vibration.