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#9EDCCE — Seafoam
#9EDCCE is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 166° 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 #9EDCCE
- f4fbf9
- d1efe8
- afe2d6
- 8cd6c5
- 6ac9b3
- 47bda1
- 389d85
- 2c7a68
- 20584b
- 13352d
- 071310
Color schemes using #9EDCCE
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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#9EDCCE FAQ
What color is #9EDCCE?
#9EDCCE is a shade of seafoam in the teal family. It has a hue of 166 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EDCCE?
#9EDCCE is rgb(158, 220, 206) in RGB, hsl(166, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 0%, 6%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EDCCE?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.58:1.
What colors go well with #9EDCCE?
Its direct complement is #DC9EAC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC9ECB and #DCAE9E gives you contrast without the vibration.