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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BE4E4 — Powder Blue
#9BE4E4 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 180° 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 #9BE4E4
- f3fcfc
- cef2f2
- a9e8e8
- 84dddd
- 60d3d3
- 3bc9c9
- 2ea7a7
- 248383
- 1a5e5e
- 103939
- 051414
Color schemes using #9BE4E4
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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#9BE4E4 FAQ
What color is #9BE4E4?
#9BE4E4 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 57% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BE4E4?
#9BE4E4 is rgb(155, 228, 228) in RGB, hsl(180, 57%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 0%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BE4E4?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.61:1.
What colors go well with #9BE4E4?
Its direct complement is #E49B9B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E49BBF and #E4BF9B gives you contrast without the vibration.