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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BC5CA — Ash
#9BC5CA is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 186° 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 #9BC5CA
- f5f9fa
- d6e8ea
- b8d6d9
- 99c4c9
- 7ab3b9
- 5ba1a9
- 4a858c
- 39686d
- 294a4e
- 192d2f
- 091011
Color schemes using #9BC5CA
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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#9BC5CA FAQ
What color is #9BC5CA?
#9BC5CA is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 186 degrees, 31% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BC5CA?
#9BC5CA is rgb(155, 197, 202) in RGB, hsl(186, 31%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 2%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BC5CA?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.23:1.
What colors go well with #9BC5CA?
Its direct complement is #CAA09B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA9BAE and #CAB79B gives you contrast without the vibration.