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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EB7EB — Sky Blue
#9EB7EB is a light saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #9EB7EB
- f2f5fc
- cbd8f4
- a4bbec
- 7d9ee4
- 5781dc
- 3064d5
- 2451b1
- 1c3f8a
- 142d63
- 0c1b3c
- 040a15
Color schemes using #9EB7EB
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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#9EB7EB FAQ
What color is #9EB7EB?
#9EB7EB is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 66% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9EB7EB?
#9EB7EB is rgb(158, 183, 235) in RGB, hsl(221, 66%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 22%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EB7EB?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.43:1.
What colors go well with #9EB7EB?
Its direct complement is #EBD39E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBAC9E and #DDEB9E gives you contrast without the vibration.