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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EB6DC — Sky Blue
#9EB6DC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #9EB6DC
- f4f7fb
- d1dcef
- afc2e2
- 8ca8d6
- 6a8ec9
- 4774bd
- 385f9d
- 2c4a7a
- 203558
- 132035
- 070b13
Color schemes using #9EB6DC
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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#9EB6DC FAQ
What color is #9EB6DC?
#9EB6DC is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EB6DC?
#9EB6DC is rgb(158, 182, 220) in RGB, hsl(217, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 17%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EB6DC?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.18:1.
What colors go well with #9EB6DC?
Its direct complement is #DCC49E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCA59E and #D5DC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.