analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9DBCD2 — Ash
#9DBCD2 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 205° 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.
#9dbcd2
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #9DBCD2
- f5f8fa
- d4e2eb
- b4ccdd
- 94b6ce
- 74a0bf
- 548ab0
- 437192
- 345872
- 263f52
- 172632
- 080e11
Color schemes using #9DBCD2
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.
Nearby colors
#9DBCD2 FAQ
What color is #9DBCD2?
#9DBCD2 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 37% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9DBCD2?
#9DBCD2 is rgb(157, 188, 210) in RGB, hsl(205, 37%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 10%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9DBCD2?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.56:1.
What colors go well with #9DBCD2?
Its direct complement is #D2B39D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D29DA2 and #D2CE9D gives you contrast without the vibration.