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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EABEB — Sky Blue
#9EABEB is a light saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #9EABEB
- f2f4fc
- cbd2f4
- a4b0ec
- 7d8fe4
- 576ddc
- 304bd5
- 243cb1
- 1c2f8a
- 142163
- 0c143c
- 040715
Color schemes using #9EABEB
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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#9EABEB FAQ
What color is #9EABEB?
#9EABEB is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 66% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9EABEB?
#9EABEB is rgb(158, 171, 235) in RGB, hsl(230, 66%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 27%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EABEB?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.48:1.
What colors go well with #9EABEB?
Its direct complement is #EBDE9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBB79E and #D1EB9E gives you contrast without the vibration.