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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99B1C7 — Ash
#99B1C7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #99B1C7
- f5f7fa
- d7e0e9
- b9c9d8
- 9ab2c8
- 7c9ab7
- 5e83a6
- 4c6c8a
- 3b546b
- 2a3c4d
- 1a252f
- 090d10
Color schemes using #99B1C7
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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#99B1C7 FAQ
What color is #99B1C7?
#99B1C7 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 29% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #99B1C7?
#99B1C7 is rgb(153, 177, 199) in RGB, hsl(209, 29%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 11%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99B1C7?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.47:1.
What colors go well with #99B1C7?
Its direct complement is #C7AF99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7999A and #C7C699 gives you contrast without the vibration.