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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BB4C0 — Ash
#9BB4C0 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #9BB4C0
- f6f8f9
- d9e3e7
- bccdd5
- 9fb8c3
- 82a2b1
- 658d9f
- 527483
- 405a66
- 2e4149
- 1c272d
- 0a0e10
Color schemes using #9BB4C0
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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#9BB4C0 FAQ
What color is #9BB4C0?
#9BB4C0 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 23% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BB4C0?
#9BB4C0 is rgb(155, 180, 192) in RGB, hsl(199, 23%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 6%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BB4C0?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.68:1.
What colors go well with #9BB4C0?
Its direct complement is #C0A79B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C09BA2 and #C0B99B gives you contrast without the vibration.