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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EAAC7 — Ash
#9EAAC7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #9EAAC7
- f5f7f9
- d7dde8
- bac3d7
- 9ca9c6
- 7e8fb5
- 6075a4
- 4e5f87
- 3d4a6a
- 2c354c
- 1a202e
- 090b10
Color schemes using #9EAAC7
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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#9EAAC7 FAQ
What color is #9EAAC7?
#9EAAC7 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 27% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EAAC7?
#9EAAC7 is rgb(158, 170, 199) in RGB, hsl(222, 27%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 15%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EAAC7?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.03:1.
What colors go well with #9EAAC7?
Its direct complement is #C7BB9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7A69E and #BFC79E gives you contrast without the vibration.