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#9ED5DC — Powder Blue
#9ED5DC is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #9ED5DC
- f4fafb
- d1ebef
- afdce2
- 8ccdd6
- 6abec9
- 47afbd
- 38919d
- 2c717a
- 205158
- 133135
- 071113
Color schemes using #9ED5DC
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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#9ED5DC FAQ
What color is #9ED5DC?
#9ED5DC is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9ED5DC?
#9ED5DC is rgb(158, 213, 220) in RGB, hsl(187, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 3%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9ED5DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13:1.
What colors go well with #9ED5DC?
Its direct complement is #DCA59E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC9EB5 and #DCC49E gives you contrast without the vibration.