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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BC5A2 — Ash
#9BC5A2 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 130° 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 #9BC5A2
- f5f9f6
- d7e8da
- bad7bf
- 9cc6a3
- 7eb587
- 60a46c
- 4e8757
- 3d6a44
- 2c4c31
- 1a2e1e
- 09100a
Color schemes using #9BC5A2
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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#9BC5A2 FAQ
What color is #9BC5A2?
#9BC5A2 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 130 degrees, 27% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BC5A2?
#9BC5A2 is rgb(155, 197, 162) in RGB, hsl(130, 27%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 18%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BC5A2?
White text on this background reaches 1.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.9:1.
What colors go well with #9BC5A2?
Its direct complement is #C59BBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B79BC5 and #C59BA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.