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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EB9DC — Sky Blue
#9EB9DC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #9EB9DC
- f4f7fb
- d1deef
- afc5e2
- 8cacd6
- 6a93c9
- 477abd
- 38649d
- 2c4e7a
- 203858
- 132235
- 070c13
Color schemes using #9EB9DC
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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#9EB9DC FAQ
What color is #9EB9DC?
#9EB9DC is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EB9DC?
#9EB9DC is rgb(158, 185, 220) in RGB, hsl(214, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 16%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EB9DC?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.43:1.
What colors go well with #9EB9DC?
Its direct complement is #DCC19E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCA29E and #D8DC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.