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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EDCD9 — Powder Blue
#9EDCD9 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 177° 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 #9EDCD9
- f4fbfb
- d1efed
- afe2e0
- 8cd6d2
- 6ac9c4
- 47bdb7
- 389d98
- 2c7a76
- 205855
- 133534
- 071312
Color schemes using #9EDCD9
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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#9EDCD9 FAQ
What color is #9EDCD9?
#9EDCD9 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EDCD9?
#9EDCD9 is rgb(158, 220, 217) in RGB, hsl(177, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 0%, 1%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EDCD9?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.69:1.
What colors go well with #9EDCD9?
Its direct complement is #DC9EA1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC9EC0 and #DCBA9E gives you contrast without the vibration.