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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BB6CA — Ash
#9BB6CA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 206° 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 #9BB6CA
- f5f8fa
- d6e1ea
- b8cbd9
- 99b4c9
- 7a9eb9
- 5b87a9
- 4a6f8c
- 39576d
- 293e4e
- 19262f
- 090d11
Color schemes using #9BB6CA
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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#9BB6CA FAQ
What color is #9BB6CA?
#9BB6CA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 31% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BB6CA?
#9BB6CA is rgb(155, 182, 202) in RGB, hsl(206, 31%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 10%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BB6CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.94:1.
What colors go well with #9BB6CA?
Its direct complement is #CAAF9B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA9B9E and #CAC79B gives you contrast without the vibration.