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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BA7C2 — Ash
#9BA7C2 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #9BA7C2
- f6f7f9
- d8dde7
- bbc3d6
- 9ea9c4
- 8190b2
- 6476a0
- 516084
- 3f4b67
- 2d364a
- 1c212d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #9BA7C2
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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#9BA7C2 FAQ
What color is #9BA7C2?
#9BA7C2 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 24% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BA7C2?
#9BA7C2 is rgb(155, 167, 194) in RGB, hsl(222, 24%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BA7C2?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.7:1.
What colors go well with #9BA7C2?
Its direct complement is #C1B59A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C1A29A and #B9C19A gives you contrast without the vibration.