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#9ED6CD — Seafoam
#9ED6CD is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 170° 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 #9ED6CD
- f4faf9
- d3ede8
- b2dfd7
- 91d1c6
- 70c3b5
- 4fb5a4
- 3f9688
- 31756a
- 23544c
- 15332e
- 081210
Color schemes using #9ED6CD
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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#9ED6CD FAQ
What color is #9ED6CD?
#9ED6CD is a shade of seafoam in the teal family. It has a hue of 170 degrees, 41% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9ED6CD?
#9ED6CD is rgb(158, 214, 205) in RGB, hsl(170, 41%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 4%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9ED6CD?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.95:1.
What colors go well with #9ED6CD?
Its direct complement is #D69EA7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D69EC4 and #D6B19E gives you contrast without the vibration.