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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EB2C3 — Ash
#9EB2C3 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #9EB2C3
- f6f7f9
- d8e0e7
- bbc9d6
- 9eb2c4
- 819bb2
- 6484a0
- 516c84
- 3f5467
- 2d3d4a
- 1c252d
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #9EB2C3
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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#9EB2C3 FAQ
What color is #9EB2C3?
#9EB2C3 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 24% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EB2C3?
#9EB2C3 is rgb(158, 178, 195) in RGB, hsl(208, 24%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 9%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EB2C3?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.61:1.
What colors go well with #9EB2C3?
Its direct complement is #C3AF9D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C39D9E and #C3C29D gives you contrast without the vibration.