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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9AE6E5 — Powder Blue
#9AE6E5 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 179° 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 #9AE6E5
- f3fcfc
- cdf3f2
- a8e9e8
- 82e0de
- 5dd6d4
- 37cdcb
- 2baba8
- 218583
- 185f5e
- 0e3a39
- 051414
Color schemes using #9AE6E5
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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#9AE6E5 FAQ
What color is #9AE6E5?
#9AE6E5 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 179 degrees, 60% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9AE6E5?
#9AE6E5 is rgb(154, 230, 229) in RGB, hsl(179, 60%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 0%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9AE6E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.82:1.
What colors go well with #9AE6E5?
Its direct complement is #E5999A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E599C1 and #E5BE99 gives you contrast without the vibration.