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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9DB0D8 — Ash
#9DB0D8 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #9DB0D8
- f4f6fb
- d3dbed
- b1c0e0
- 8fa5d3
- 6e8ac5
- 4c6eb8
- 3d5a98
- 2f4677
- 223255
- 151f34
- 070b12
Color schemes using #9DB0D8
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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#9DB0D8 FAQ
What color is #9DB0D8?
#9DB0D8 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 43% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9DB0D8?
#9DB0D8 is rgb(157, 176, 216) in RGB, hsl(221, 43%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 19%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9DB0D8?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.64:1.
What colors go well with #9DB0D8?
Its direct complement is #D8C59D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8A79D and #CDD89D gives you contrast without the vibration.