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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9DB7C7 — Ash
#9DB7C7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 203° 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 #9DB7C7
- f5f8f9
- d7e2e8
- baccd7
- 9cb6c6
- 7ea0b5
- 608aa4
- 4e7187
- 3d586a
- 2c3f4c
- 1a262e
- 090e10
Color schemes using #9DB7C7
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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#9DB7C7 FAQ
What color is #9DB7C7?
#9DB7C7 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 27% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9DB7C7?
#9DB7C7 is rgb(157, 183, 199) in RGB, hsl(203, 27%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 8%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9DB7C7?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.03:1.
What colors go well with #9DB7C7?
Its direct complement is #C7AE9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C79EA3 and #C7C29E gives you contrast without the vibration.