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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99B3CC — Ash
#99B3CC 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 #99B3CC
- f5f7fa
- d6e0ea
- b6c9da
- 97b2cb
- 789bbb
- 5983ab
- 476c8e
- 38546f
- 283c4f
- 182530
- 090d11
Color schemes using #99B3CC
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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#99B3CC FAQ
What color is #99B3CC?
#99B3CC is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #99B3CC?
#99B3CC is rgb(153, 179, 204) in RGB, hsl(209, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 12%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99B3CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.67:1.
What colors go well with #99B3CC?
Its direct complement is #CCB299. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC999A and #CCCB99 gives you contrast without the vibration.